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UT Dallas Texas A&M UTSA UCSD Michigan UCSB UCI UCSC SMU UT Arlington Florida Rice| University of California Davis | The University of Texas at Austin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,707 | 53,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $11,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $42,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,068 | $14,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,315 | $18,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,258 | $12,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 47% |
Admission |
UC Davis | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,637 | 66,109 | ||
| Admitted | 39,400 | 19,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.6% | 29.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 48.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1230/1490 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UC Davis | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $230 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Davis | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | UT Austin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than UC Davis based on total student enrollment (53,082 students vs. 39,707 students)
UC Davis vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or UT Austin?
- University of California Davis is 1.3% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $11,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at UT Austin than University of California Davis ($42,778.00 vs. $42,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than UT Austin ($17,315 vs. $18,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Austin are 34.9% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($14,136 vs. $19,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Davis than The University of Texas at Austin (51% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 76.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($21,258 vs. $12,060)
UC Davis vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 71 points higher than at UC Davis (1226)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UC Davis (28)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UT Austin (3.8)
- UC Davis has a higher acceptance rate (41.6%) than UT Austin (29.1%)
UC Davis vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than The University of Texas at Austin (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $3,400 more per year than UC Davis graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $65,200)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $7,574 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($14,676 vs. $22,250)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($151 vs. $230)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Austin students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/