| UC Davis vs. Cal Poly |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#48 in National Universities #54 in World University Rankings #16 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in Federal Region IX Universities #24 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,804 California Residents $47,692 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,161 California Residents $33,230 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,141 California Residents $30,243 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,685 California Residents $23,765 Out-of-State |
| More$19,877 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,975 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier41.83% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter31.32% |
| Lower16.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.61% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger40,065 | Total Enrollment | Smaller23,069 |
| Larger32,273 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller22,033 |
| Larger7,792 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,036 |
| Larger336 | Online Student Population | Smaller127 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 86% | Graduate Rate | 86% |
| Higher5% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Lower93% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,290) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 3,168 | Number of faculty | 1,348 |
| Higher$165,182 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$113,970 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.