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IU UCSD Virginia Tech Illinois UCSB UCI UCSC Rose-Hulman Wisconsin UT Austin Ohio State Iowa| University of California Davis | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | Purdue | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 48% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
UC Davis | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $222 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UC Davis | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than UC Davis based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 39,679 students)
UC Davis vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Purdue?
- University of California Davis is 19% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at UC Davis than Purdue University Main Campus ($41,636.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than UC Davis ($12,576 vs. $17,385)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 76.4% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($10,030 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Davis than Purdue University Main Campus (57% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 129.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($20,548 vs. $8,950)
UC Davis vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 5 points higher than at UC Davis (1226)
- Incoming UC Davis students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or Purdue? 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 Purdue and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $4,000 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $61,200)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $6,824 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($14,676 vs. $21,500)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($151 vs. $222)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/