Head-to-head

Key differences

The biggest gaps between these schools, largest first.

1. 1

   U. California-San Diego is 1.6× more selective than U. California-Davis

   Acceptance rate
2. 2

   U. California-San Diego grads earn $4.1K more ten years out than U. California-Davis's ($84,943 vs. $80,838)

   Median earnings, 10 yrs
3. 3

   U. California-San Diego's yield is 4 pts higher than U. California-Davis's

   Yield rate
4. 4

   U. California-San Diego costs about $2.8K less per year on average than U. California-Davis ($29,689 vs. $32,441, all students)

   Average cost, all students
5. 5

   U. California-San Diego has 3 pts more Pell recipients than U. California-Davis (34% vs. 31%)

   Pell Grant recipients
6. 6

   U. California-San Diego's grants cover 34% of its full price on average, vs. 31% at U. California-Davis

   Aid generosity

The shape of each school

Each axis is a national rank among 4-year colleges; further out = more of it.