- Both University of California-Davis (UC Davis) and California State University-Northridge (CSUN) are public.
- Both schools are located in California.
- UC Davis has more expensive tuition of $46,024 than CSUN ($18,975).
- UC Davis has tighter acceptance rate of 43.36% than CSUN (57.65%).
- UC Davis is larger with 39,679 students than CSUN (37,579 students).
University of California-Davis View More Rivals | California State University-Northridge View More Rivals | |
| #103 in National Universities #21 in California | Rankings | #53 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Davis, CA | Location | Northridge, CA |
UC Davis| Known as | CSUN | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,247 California residents $46,024 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,095 California residents $18,975 out-of-state |
| $14,560 California residents $29,662 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,529 California residents $18,033 out-of-state |
| $20,054 | Financial Aid | $9,447 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 43.36% | Acceptance Rate | 57.65% |
| 19.08% | Yield | 30.06% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 39,679 | Total Students | 37,579 |
| 31,532 | Undergraduate | 32,181 |
| 8,147 | Graduate | 5,398 |
| 353 | Online Enrollment | 3,333 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 86% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 5% | |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $68,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,290) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,416) $7,534 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| 2,678 Full-time 448 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 906 Full-time 1,037 Part-time |
| 12,210 Full-time 1,545 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,582 Full-time 1,126 Part-time |
| $143,378 for Faculties $78,573 Part-time | Average Salary | $91,121 for Faculties $70,228 Part-time |