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UCSD UCLA UCSB UCI UCSC Stanford UC Berkeley NYU Pomona Loyola Marymount Claremont McKenna UW-Seattle| University of California Davis | University of Southern California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | USC | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 48,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #34 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | usc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | USC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $63,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $63,468 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $17,436 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $36,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $45,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 71% |
Admission |
UC Davis | USC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 69,062 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 8,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1450/1550 | ||
| 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 | USC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | USC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $85,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $22,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $231 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | USC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Davis | USC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | USC | ||
| 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 Southern California is larger than than UC Davis based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 39,679 students)
UC Davis vs. USC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or USC?
- University of Southern California is 448.8% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at USC than University of California Davis ($63,468.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than USC ($17,385 vs. $36,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern California are 1.5% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($17,436 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern California than University of California Davis (71% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 120.3% larger than aid received University of California Davis ($45,262 vs. $20,548)
UC Davis vs. USC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or USC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 165 points higher than at UC Davis (1226)
- Incoming USC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UC Davis (28)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at USC (3.83)
- UC Davis has a higher acceptance rate (37.3%) than USC (12%)
UC Davis vs. USC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or USC? 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 USC and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than University of California Davis (90% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $20,300 more per year than UC Davis graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $65,200)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $7,699 lower median federal student loan debt than USC graduates. ($14,676 vs. $22,375)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than USC graduates. ($151 vs. $231)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/