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UCSD UCSB UCI UCSC UC Berkeley Iowa ISU UW-Seattle Cal Poly UCLA UC Merced SCU| University of California Davis | University of Nebraska Lincoln | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 91% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UC Davis | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $224 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UC Davis | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 23,805 students)
UC Davis vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Nebraska?
- University of California Davis is 48.8% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at UC Davis than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($41,636.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than UC Davis ($16,805 vs. $17,385)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 42.3% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($12,430 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of California Davis (91% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 87.8% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($20,548 vs. $10,941)
UC Davis vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 81 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $15,600 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $49,600)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $7,024 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($14,676 vs. $21,700)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($151 vs. $224)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/