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UCSD UCSB UCI UCSC UC Berkeley UW-Seattle Cal Poly UCLA UC Merced SCU UC Riverside San Jose State| University of California Davis | Pacific Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | PUC | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 870 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
UC Davis | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $310 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UC Davis | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | PUC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 870 students)
UC Davis vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or PUC?
- Pacific Union College is 182.4% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at UC Davis than Pacific Union College ($41,636.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than PUC ($17,385 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 90.8% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($9,273 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than University of California Davis (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 13.8% larger than aid received University of California Davis ($23,383 vs. $20,548)
UC Davis vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 242 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at PUC (3.24)
- PUC has a higher acceptance rate (48.5%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or PUC? 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 PUC and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than Pacific Union College (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $6,000 more per year than PUC graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $59,200)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $15,324 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($14,676 vs. $30,000)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($151 vs. $310)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/