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UCSD USAFA UCSB UCI UCSC UC Berkeley UW-Seattle Cal Poly UCLA West Point UC Merced SCU| United States Naval Academy | University of California Davis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | UC Davis | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Davis, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,465 | 39,707 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | ucdavis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | UC Davis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $19,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,315 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $21,258 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 51% |
Admission |
Annapolis | UC Davis | ||
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| Applied | 14,727 | 94,637 | ||
| Admitted | 1,379 | 39,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4% | 41.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 25/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1420 | 1160/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2026 | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | UC Davis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | UC Davis | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $65,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,676 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $151 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | UC Davis | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Annapolis | UC Davis | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | UC Davis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (39,707 students vs. 4,465 students)
Annapolis vs. UC Davis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or UC Davis?
- University of California Davis is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UC Davis than United States Naval Academy ($42,611.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Davis than United States Naval Academy (51% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($21,258 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. UC Davis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or UC Davis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Davis or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Annapolis (3.8)
- UC Davis has a higher acceptance rate (41.6%) than Annapolis (9.4%)
Annapolis vs. UC Davis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis or UC Davis? 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 UC Davis and Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/