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UO UCSD UCSB UCI UCSC Portland State University UC Berkeley UW-Seattle Cal Poly Colorado State UCLA UC Merced| University of California Davis | Oregon State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | OSU | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,707 | 35,622 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #379 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $11,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $33,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,068 | $15,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,315 | $21,868 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,258 | $9,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 89% |
Admission |
UC Davis | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,637 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 39,400 | 22,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.6% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $242 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UC Davis | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | OSU | ||
| 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
- University of California Davis is larger than than OSU based on total student enrollment (39,707 students vs. 35,622 students)
UC Davis vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or OSU?
- University of California Davis is 6.2% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $11,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at UC Davis than Oregon State University ($42,611.00 vs. $33,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than OSU ($17,315 vs. $21,868)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon State University are 26.5% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($15,075 vs. $19,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than University of California Davis (89% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 114.3% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($21,258 vs. $9,922)
UC Davis vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 113 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at OSU (3.61)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than UC Davis (41.6%)
UC Davis vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or OSU? 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 OSU and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than Oregon State University (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $11,300 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $53,900)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $8,824 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($14,676 vs. $23,500)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($151 vs. $242)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/