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UCSD Annapolis UCSB UCI UCSC UC Berkeley UW-Seattle Cal Poly UCLA UC Merced SCU UC Riverside| University of California Davis | United States Air Force Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | USAFA | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | USAFA, Colorado | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 4,085 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | usafa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | USAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 0% |
Admission |
UC Davis | USAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 8,353 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 1,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 16.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 77.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
Academics |
UC Davis | USAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | USAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | N/A |
Diversity |
UC Davis | USAFA | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UC Davis | USAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 5% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 93% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | USAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 4,085 students)
UC Davis vs. USAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or USAFA?
- University of California Davis is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UC Davis than United States Air Force Academy ($41,636.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Davis than United States Air Force Academy (57% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($20,548 vs. $0)
UC Davis vs. USAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or USAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAFA or UC Davis .
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at USAFA (3.81)
- UC Davis has a higher acceptance rate (37.3%) than USAFA (16.2%)
UC Davis vs. USAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or USAFA? 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 USAFA and UC Davis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/