College comparison

UC Davis vs UW (Seattle)

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	UC Davis Davis, CA	UW (Seattle) Seattle, WA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Washington-Seattle Campus is more selective	42%	39%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	32,253	31,942
Avg net price	$14,741	$14,091
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Davis, CA	Seattle, WA

Quick answers

Is University of California-Davis or University of Washington-Seattle Campus harder to get into?

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is more selective: University of California-Davis's acceptance rate is approximately 42% and University of Washington-Seattle Campus's is approximately 39% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of California-Davis vs University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Davis and — at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.