| UCSB vs. UC Davis |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#41 in National Universities #53 in World University Rankings #14 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #48 in National Universities #54 in World University Rankings #16 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,965 California Residents $45,742 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,247 California Residents $46,024 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$14,453 California Residents $29,555 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,560 California Residents $29,662 Out-of-State |
| Less$19,654 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,054 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter25.85% | Acceptance Rate | Easier37.34% |
| Lower17.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.09% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test 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 Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller26,420 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,679 |
| Smaller23,459 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,532 |
| Smaller2,961 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,147 |
| Smaller10 | Online Student Population | Larger353 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower85% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,290) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 1,248 | Number of faculties | 3,126 |
| Higher$168,812 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$151,148 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.