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UCSD Loyola Marymount UCSB UCI UCSC UC Berkeley USD UW-Seattle Cal Poly Oxy UCLA UC Merced| University of California Davis | Santa Clara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | SCU | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Santa Clara, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #62 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | scu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $56,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $56,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $17,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $50,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 72% |
Admission |
UC Davis | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 16,650 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 8,677 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1290/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 7, 2024 |
Academics |
UC Davis | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $81,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $222 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UC Davis | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | SCU | ||
| 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 SCU based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 9,178 students)
UC Davis vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or SCU?
- Santa Clara University is 391.9% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at SCU than University of California Davis ($56,880.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than SCU ($17,385 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Clara University are 3.4% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($17,112 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Clara University than University of California Davis (72% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Clara University students is 23.1% larger than aid received University of California Davis ($25,295 vs. $20,548)
UC Davis vs. SCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 87 points higher than at UC Davis (1226)
- Incoming SCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UC Davis (28)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or SCU? 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 SCU and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than University of California Davis (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $16,700 more per year than UC Davis graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $65,200)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $6,824 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($14,676 vs. $21,500)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($151 vs. $222)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Davis students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/