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You want engineering, agriculture and biotechnology research and life in Sacramento & Davis.
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UC Davis vs Pitt
University of California, Davis and University of Pittsburgh 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
- Pitt: ₹1.01 crore – ₹1.22 crore
- Pitt cheaper by ≈ ₹0.9 lakh
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UC Davis or Pitt: which is better for Indian students?
Pitt costs less: about ₹1.01 crore – ₹1.22 crore in total versus ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore for UC Davis — a difference of roughly ₹0.9 lakh. UC Davis is known for engineering, agriculture and biotechnology research; Pitt for Swanson engineering and health sciences in Pittsburgh. 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 Pitt
- Total cost
- UC Davis: ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore · Pitt: ₹1.01 crore – ₹1.22 crore
- Location
- UC Davis: Davis, CA · Pitt: Pittsburgh, PA
- Type
- UC Davis: Public · Pitt: Public
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UC Davis vs Pitt: the numbers
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Choosing between them
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You want Swanson engineering and health sciences in Pittsburgh and life in Pittsburgh.
Cost
Pitt saves about ₹0.9 lakh 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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Pitt, by about ₹0.9 lakh in total on our figures (₹1.01 crore – ₹1.22 crore vs ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. UC Davis is known for engineering, agriculture and biotechnology research; Pitt for Swanson engineering and health sciences in Pittsburgh. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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