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Overview |
UC Davis | UNCW | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 56% |
Admission |
UC Davis | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1220/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $211 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UC Davis | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 17,843 students)
UC Davis vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or UNCW?
- University of California Davis is 160.3% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.4% higher at UC Davis than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($41,636.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than UNCW ($17,385 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 46% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($12,120 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Davis than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (57% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 230.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($20,548 vs. $6,217)
UC Davis vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 64 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or UNCW? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNCW and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $20,500 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $44,700)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $5,824 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCW graduates. ($14,676 vs. $20,500)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than UNCW graduates. ($151 vs. $211)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/