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Overview |
UC Davis | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,707 | 15,012 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,068 | $18,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,315 | $4,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,258 | $9,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 86% |
Admission |
UC Davis | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,637 | 31,988 | ||
| Admitted | 39,400 | 18,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.6% | 58.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $117 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UC Davis | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (39,707 students vs. 15,012 students)
UC Davis vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or City College of New York?
- University of California Davis is 70.8% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.4% higher at UC Davis than CUNY City College ($42,611.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than UC Davis ($4,599 vs. $17,315)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY City College are 5.3% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($18,104 vs. $19,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of California Davis (86% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 130.2% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($21,258 vs. $9,236)
UC Davis vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 101 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than UC Davis (41.6%)
UC Davis vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than CUNY City College (82% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $15,400 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $3,276 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Davis graduates. ($11,400 vs. $14,676)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UC Davis graduates. ($117 vs. $151)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/