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UC Davis vs UCSB

Side-by-side admissions data for University of California, Davis and University of California, Santa Barbara. See which school matches your profile.

MetricUC DavisUCSB
Acceptance Rate37%26%
SAT Range (25th-75th)1190–14201250–1460
Average GPA3.974.07
Undergrad Enrollment31,20023,500
TypePublicPublic
LocationDavis, CASanta Barbara, CA
Founded19051891
Test PolicyTest-BlindTest-Blind
Need-BlindNoNo
Meets Full NeedNoNo

Which is right for you?

UC Davis and UCSB weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

Both schools weight admissions factors similarly according to CDS data. The difference comes down to your personal fit, campus culture, and academic interests.

UC Davis

Top vet school and agricultural sciences — increasingly competitive admissions.

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UCSB

Beachside UC with Nobel laureates and top physics and engineering programs.

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