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UC Davis vs UW–Madison
University of California, Davis and University of Wisconsin–Madison 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
- UW–Madison: ₹1.03 crore – ₹1.2 crore
- UW–Madison cheaper by ≈ ₹0.9 lakh
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UC Davis or UW–Madison: which is better for Indian students?
UW–Madison costs less: about ₹1.03 crore – ₹1.2 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; UW–Madison for Big Ten flagship with strong engineering. 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 UW–Madison
- Total cost
- UC Davis: ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore · UW–Madison: ₹1.03 crore – ₹1.2 crore
- Location
- UC Davis: Davis, CA · UW–Madison: Madison, WI
- Type
- UC Davis: Public · UW–Madison: Public
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UC Davis vs UW–Madison: the numbers
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Pick UW–Madison if…
You want Big Ten flagship with strong engineering and life in Madison.
Cost
UW–Madison 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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UW–Madison, by about ₹0.9 lakh in total on our figures (₹1.03 crore – ₹1.2 crore vs ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. UC Davis is known for engineering, agriculture and biotechnology research; UW–Madison for Big Ten flagship with strong engineering. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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