U of O vs UC Davis

Envision yourself immersed in the vibrant college towns of Eugene, Oregon, or Davis, California, home to the University of Oregon (UO) and the University of California-Davis (UC Davis), respectively. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence and offer a diverse range of programs, they possess distinct characteristics that may influence your college experience. UO boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option, while UC Davis maintains a slightly higher graduation rate. Explore the nuances of each institution, from their popular majors and student body demographics to their unique strengths and offerings, by delving into the comprehensive comparison table provided. Discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences, setting the stage for a fulfilling and transformative higher education journey.

	University of California-Davis	University of Oregon
Overview
Location	Davis, California	Eugene, Oregon
Campus setting	Suburb: Small	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Quarter	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	91.0%	87.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	48.8%	93.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $120	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $70
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	87,120	31,558
Total number of admissions given out	42,475	29,483
Admitted students who chose to enroll	7,482	4,589
Yield rate	17.6%	15.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $32,584 Out of state: $62,338	In state: $28,404 Out of state: $54,447
Average net price	$16,640	$18,556
Tuition	In state: $11,442 Out of state: $41,196	In state: $11,974 Out of state: $38,017
Room & board	$17,018	$13,509
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	59.0% Average amount $17,628	63.0% Average amount $13,590
Students receiving federal student loan	23.0% Average amount $4,043	32.0% Average amount $5,093
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $3,360	4.0% Average amount $28,121

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	31,657 Men 39.8% Women 60.2%	18,602 Men 44.5% Women 55.5%
Graduate students	8,393 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%	3,655 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	7.5%	54.8%
International students	17.0%	4.8%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Small	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	11,142	5,523
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Illinois Texas Hawaii	Oregon California Washington Colorado Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Agriculture Engineering Family and Consumer Sciences	Education Business Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Architecture
Students to faculty ratio	21:1	20:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	86.9%	74.4%
Dropout rate	11.8%	8.7%
Transferred out	N/A	16.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $121,903 Year 2: $135,393 Year 3: $137,917 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $127,500 Year 2: $125,015 Year 3: $135,009 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $106,299 Year 2: $116,258 Year 3: $127,335 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $76,488 Year 2: $81,609 Year 3: $103,694 Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $80,669 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $100,961 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $112,976 Year 2: $98,186 Year 3: $99,585 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $81,487 Year 2: $82,440 Year 3: $98,364 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $87,604 Year 3: $94,032 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $74,487 Year 2: $70,370 Year 3: $89,594 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $73,514 Year 2: $74,262 Year 3: $87,586	Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $89,230 Year 3: $95,616 Physics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,844 Year 2: $75,832 Year 3: $90,800 Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $61,666 Year 2: $83,177 Year 3: $90,002 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,849 Year 2: $86,621 Year 3: $87,239 Chemistry (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,269 Year 2: $72,231 Year 3: $82,154 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,287 Year 2: $61,681 Year 3: $80,277 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,279 Year 2: $59,425 Year 3: $68,549 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $57,062 Year 2: $56,840 Year 3: $67,900 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,838 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $67,123 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,818 Year 2: $55,464 Year 3: $66,741

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