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UC Davis vs UIUC
University of California, Davis and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- UC Davis: ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore
- UIUC: ₹98 lakh – ₹1.28 crore
- UC Davis cheaper by ≈ ₹0.9 lakh
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UC Davis or UIUC: which is better for Indian students?
UC Davis costs less: about ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore in total versus ₹98 lakh – ₹1.28 crore for UIUC — a difference of roughly ₹0.9 lakh. UC Davis is known for engineering, agriculture and biotechnology research; UIUC for the Grainger College of Engineering: CS, electrical and civil. Both offer Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, so compare those program pages side by side.
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UC Davis vs UIUC
- Total cost
- UC Davis: ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore · UIUC: ₹98 lakh – ₹1.28 crore
- Location
- UC Davis: Davis, CA · UIUC: Urbana-Champaign, IL
- Type
- UC Davis: Public · UIUC: Public
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UC Davis vs UIUC: the numbers
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Choosing between them
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You want the Grainger College of Engineering: CS, electrical and civil and life in Urbana-Champaign.
Cost
UC Davis saves about ₹0.9 lakh over the program on our figures.
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Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.
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UC Davis, by about ₹0.9 lakh in total on our figures (₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore vs ₹98 lakh – ₹1.28 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. UC Davis is known for engineering, agriculture and biotechnology research; UIUC for the Grainger College of Engineering: CS, electrical and civil. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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