Pick Ohio State if…
You want one of the largest US universities, with broad engineering and life in Columbus.
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Ohio State vs UC Davis
Ohio State University and University of California, Davis are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- Ohio State: ₹1.05 crore – ₹1.2 crore
- UC Davis: ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore
- Ohio State cheaper by ≈ ₹0
- 4 shared programs
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Ohio State or UC Davis: which is better for Indian students?
Ohio State costs less: about ₹1.05 crore – ₹1.2 crore in total versus ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore for UC Davis — a difference of roughly ₹0. Ohio State is known for one of the largest US universities, with broad engineering; UC Davis for engineering, agriculture and biotechnology research. Both offer Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, so compare those program pages side by side.
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Ohio State vs UC Davis
- Total cost
- Ohio State: ₹1.05 crore – ₹1.2 crore · UC Davis: ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore
- Location
- Ohio State: Columbus, OH · UC Davis: Davis, CA
- Type
- Ohio State: Public · UC Davis: Public
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Ohio State vs UC Davis: the numbers
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Pick UC Davis if…
You want engineering, agriculture and biotechnology research and life in Sacramento & Davis.
Cost
Ohio State saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.
Your program
Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.
Living costs
Living costs in each city
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Ohio State, by about ₹0 in total on our figures (₹1.05 crore – ₹1.2 crore vs ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. Ohio State is known for one of the largest US universities, with broad engineering; UC Davis for engineering, agriculture and biotechnology research. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at UC Davis
- Mechanical Engineering at Ohio State
- Mechanical Engineering at UC Davis
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