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Penn State JMU NC State UCSD Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA UCSB UCI UCSC Mason| University of California Davis | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 57% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UC Davis | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $247 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UC Davis | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 38,170 students)
UC Davis vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 4.7% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at UC Davis than Virginia Tech ($41,636.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than Virginia Tech ($17,385 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 39.5% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($12,680 vs. $17,692)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of California Davis as Virginia Tech (57% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 168.6% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($20,548 vs. $7,649)
UC Davis vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 16 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Virginia Tech (3.97)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is the same as at Virginia Tech (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $200 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $65,000)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $9,290 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($14,676 vs. $23,966)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($151 vs. $247)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/