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Penn State UCSD UCSB UCI UCSC UC Berkeley UVM UMass JMU Rutgers UW-Seattle Virginia Tech| University of California Davis | University of Delaware | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | UD | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Newark, DE | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 24,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #151 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | udel.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | UD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $13,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $35,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $18,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $12,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 88% |
Admission |
UC Davis | UD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 35,362 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 26,101 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UC Davis | UD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | UD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $24,203 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $250 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | UD | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Davis | UD | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | UD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 UD based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 24,039 students)
UC Davis vs. UD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or UD?
- University of Delaware is 15.6% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at UC Davis than University of Delaware ($41,636.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than UD ($17,385 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 24.3% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($14,234 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than University of California Davis (88% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 66% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($20,548 vs. $12,375)
UC Davis vs. UD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or UD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UD or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 28 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UD (3.94)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. UD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or UD? 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 UD and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than University of Delaware (82% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $3,900 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $61,300)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $9,527 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($14,676 vs. $24,203)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($151 vs. $250)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/