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UCSD UCSB UCI UCSC UC Berkeley UW-Seattle Cal Poly UCLA UC Merced PLNU SCU UC Riverside| University of California Davis | Westmont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | Westmont College | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #146 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | westmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Westmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $48,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $48,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $15,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $33,112 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $33,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 97% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Westmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 2,326 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 1,907 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1280/1458 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UC Davis | Westmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Westmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $25,123 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $259 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Westmont College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UC Davis | Westmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Westmont College | ||
| 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 Westmont College based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 1,284 students)
UC Davis vs. Westmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Westmont College?
- Westmont College is 322.3% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Westmont College than University of California Davis ($48,840.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than Westmont College ($17,385 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 12.3% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($15,760 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than University of California Davis (97% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 65% larger than aid received University of California Davis ($33,900 vs. $20,548)
UC Davis vs. Westmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Westmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westmont College or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 47 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. Westmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or Westmont College? 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 Westmont College and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than Westmont College (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $10,600 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $54,600)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $10,447 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($14,676 vs. $25,123)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($151 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Davis students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/