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California State University-Fresno vs. University of California-Davis

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 51.38% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 16.75%.
University of California-Davis has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 41.83% and California State University-Fresno has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 17.52% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
California State University-Fresno
21,521 (9,290/12,231) 20,501 (8,821/11,680) 3,591 (1,445/2,146) 95% (95%/95%) 18% (16%/18%)
University of California-Davis
98,864 (43,348/52,516) 41,353 (17,217/24,136) 6,767 (2,771/3,996) 42% (40%/46%) 16% (16%/8%)
Average60,193 (26,319/26,319)30,927 (13,019/17,908)5,179 (2,108/3,071)51.38% (49.5%/68.0%)16.75% (16.2%/17.1%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The SAT score information is not available or not considered by any of the schools.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
California State University-Fresno
Test Score is NOT considered for California State University-Fresno admission.
University of California-Davis
Test Score is NOT considered for University of California-Davis admission.
Average0.00% 000

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The ACT score information is not available or not considered by any of the schools.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
California State University-Fresno
Test Score is NOT considered for California State University-Fresno admission.
University of California-Davis
Test Score is NOT considered for University of California-Davis admission.
Average0.00% 000

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2024-2025 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
California State University-Fresno
✔✗ ✔✔ ✗✗ ✗✔
University of California-Davis
✔✗ ✔✔ ✗✗ ✗✔

✔: Required △: Considered but not Required ✔: Recommended ✗: Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)