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Overview |
UC Davis | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,707 | 54,890 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $14,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $34,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,068 | $13,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,315 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,258 | $11,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 62% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Minnesota | ||
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| Applied | 94,637 | 39,863 | ||
| Admitted | 39,400 | 30,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.6% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UC Davis | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $208 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Davis | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than UC Davis based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 39,707 students)
UC Davis vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Minnesota?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 22.5% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($14,496.00 vs. $11,834.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at UC Davis than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($42,611.00 vs. $34,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than UC Davis ($16,730 vs. $17,315)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 46.4% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($13,028 vs. $19,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than University of California Davis (62% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 80% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($21,258 vs. $11,807)
UC Davis vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 62 points higher than at UC Davis (1226)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UC Davis (28)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than UC Davis (41.6%)
UC Davis vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $7,000 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $58,200)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $5,509 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota graduates. ($14,676 vs. $20,185)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota graduates. ($151 vs. $208)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/