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UMBC UCSD UCSB UCI UCSC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin UC Berkeley Virginia Tech Penn State UW-Seattle| University of California Davis | University of Maryland College Park | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | Maryland | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | College Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 40,792 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #95 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | umd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $9,695 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $37,931 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $11,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 48% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 56,761 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 25,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UC Davis | Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $68,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $201 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Davis | Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Maryland | ||
| 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
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than UC Davis based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 39,679 students)
UC Davis vs. Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Maryland?
- University of California Davis is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at UC Davis than University of Maryland College Park ($41,636.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than UC Davis ($16,210 vs. $17,385)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 21.4% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($14,576 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Davis than University of Maryland College Park (57% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 82.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($20,548 vs. $11,232)
UC Davis vs. Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryland or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 89 points higher than at UC Davis (1226)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or Maryland? 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 Maryland and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is the same as at University of Maryland College Park (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $3,100 more per year than UC Davis graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $65,200)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $4,824 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($14,676 vs. $19,500)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($151 vs. $201)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland 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/