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Overview |
UC Davis | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 47% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $230 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UC Davis | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than UC Davis based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 39,679 students)
UC Davis vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Wisconsin?
- University of California Davis is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at UC Davis than University of Wisconsin Madison ($41,636.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than UC Davis ($13,376 vs. $17,385)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 37.2% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($12,894 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Davis than University of Wisconsin Madison (57% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 83.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($20,548 vs. $11,171)
UC Davis vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 74 points higher than at UC Davis (1226)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UC Davis (28)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Wisconsin (3.88)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is the same as at University of Wisconsin Madison (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $400 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $64,800)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $7,574 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($14,676 vs. $22,250)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($151 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Davis students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/