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UCSD CU Boulder UCSB UCI UCSC UC Berkeley UW-Seattle Cal Poly BYU UCLA UC Merced SCU| University of California Davis | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | Utah | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 99% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $155 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Davis | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 34,734 students)
UC Davis vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Utah?
- University of California Davis is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at UC Davis than University of Utah ($41,636.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than UC Davis ($12,399 vs. $17,385)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 54.7% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($11,437 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of California Davis (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 111.9% larger than aid received University of Utah ($20,548 vs. $9,696)
UC Davis vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 96 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or Utah? 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 Utah and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than University of Utah (82% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $3,900 more per year than Utah graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $61,300)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $324 lower median federal student loan debt than Utah graduates. ($14,676 vs. $15,000)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Utah graduates. ($151 vs. $155)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/