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USD UCSD UC Riverside UCSB UCI Cal State Fullerton UCSC Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach San Francisco State UC Berkeley ASU| University of California Davis | San Diego State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | San Diego State | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 37,402 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #337 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | sdsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | San Diego State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $13,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 43% |
Admission |
UC Davis | San Diego State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 77,250 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 30,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 39.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
UC Davis | San Diego State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | San Diego State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $15,349 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $158 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | San Diego State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UC Davis | San Diego State | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | San Diego State | ||
| 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 San Diego State based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 37,402 students)
UC Davis vs. San Diego State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or San Diego State?
- University of California Davis is 101.4% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.3% higher at UC Davis than San Diego State University ($41,636.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than UC Davis ($13,017 vs. $17,385)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California Davis are 11.4% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($17,692 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Davis than San Diego State University (57% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 106.8% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($20,548 vs. $9,934)
UC Davis vs. San Diego State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or San Diego State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego State or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 96 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at San Diego State (3.82)
- San Diego State has a higher acceptance rate (39.3%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. San Diego State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or San Diego State? 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 San Diego State and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than San Diego State University (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $11,800 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $53,400)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $673 lower median federal student loan debt than San Diego State graduates. ($14,676 vs. $15,349)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than San Diego State graduates. ($151 vs. $158)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/