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Overview |
UC Davis | Pitt | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 85% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $278 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Davis | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 33,767 students)
UC Davis vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 70.9% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at UC Davis than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($41,636.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than Pitt ($17,385 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 43.1% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($12,360 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of California Davis (85% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 88.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($20,548 vs. $10,919)
UC Davis vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 46 points higher than at UC Davis (1226)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UC Davis (28)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or Pitt? 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 Pitt and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $7,200 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $58,000)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $12,233 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($14,676 vs. $26,909)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($151 vs. $278)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/