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Overview |
UC Davis | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,707 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,068 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,315 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,258 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 43% |
Admission |
UC Davis | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,637 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 39,400 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.6% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $155 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Davis | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than UC Davis based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 39,707 students)
UC Davis vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or UW-Seattle?
- University of California Davis is 2.7% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at UC Davis than University of Washington Seattle Campus ($42,611.00 vs. $40,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than UC Davis ($11,023 vs. $17,315)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Seattle Campus are 6% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($17,982 vs. $19,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Davis than University of Washington Seattle Campus (51% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 47.7% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($21,258 vs. $14,390)
UC Davis vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 32 points higher than at UC Davis (1226)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UC Davis (28)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- UW-Seattle has a higher acceptance rate (42.5%) than UC Davis (41.6%)
UC Davis vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than University of Washington Seattle Campus (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $600 more per year than UC Davis graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $65,200)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $324 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Seattle graduates. ($14,676 vs. $15,000)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Seattle graduates. ($151 vs. $155)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/