UC Berkeley vs UC Davis?? Which is Better? | Weekly Couch Potatoes #4 

As a graduate of both (BS Math, Davis; MS Engin., Berkeley) my vote goes to Davis for the college and the town.

UC Davis. But I might be bias because Berkely did not accept me today lol.

I really needed this, for a long time Berkeley was my dream school but I’m really leaning towards Davis now; the lack of diversity, unhealthy competitiveness, and gentrified setting really drove me away from UCB. Davis gave me a better financial aid offer and they don’t have a housing crisis so looks like my future is pretty much decided.

As someone who transferred from a community college in Berkeley to UCD I can say I have a fair amount of insight to life on both ends of this spectrum. I was so back and forth on going to Berkeley, all of my roommates went there and most of my peers went there but when I applied it was actually not my first choice. To be fair neither was Davis lol it was actually my last choice. But when I got accepted to Davis I was weirdly overwhelmed and excited, and then I got waitlisted for Cal and was again conflicted. I ended up being rejected from Cal, so I accepted Davis over the other UC's and ever since moving here I can say the change in pace has been drastic. However, the quality of life is much better. The air is fresher, people are generally healthier, it's much more quiet and safe, and it's easier to get around. Basically in Davis it's such a small town that the only thing to focus on while you're in school, is school. I haven't begun my major yet and already I have so may new connections. To be fair I had connections in Berkeley, but those were previously established from my community college. I imagine it's much harder as a new student. In Davis I thought it would be more difficult to get to know people because of the size of the campus, but it is a college town and due to its small size you're bound to run into 1000 students on any day/night out. So making connections is SUPER easy. At Cal yeah its a college town and most of the students live in Berkeley, but they could also live in Alameda, Albany, Emeryville, San Francisco, Oakland, etc. They're much more spread out and it can be way more difficult to collaborate with your peers. Even at the community college level getting a study group together was a nightmare because we all lived in different cities. Public transportation is abundant but can be very unsafe, as well as biking or other methods. But then again having a car can be just as expensive because of tolls and parking. Essentially people go to Berkeley for prestige, but Davis is also an accredited and well-established name to have on your resume.

okay i've officially fallen in love with UC Davis lol. I'm still going to wait until Berkeley decisions come out but I think no matter what I may choose Davis. I don't like a too competitive atmosphere and I don't think i can afford housing after my first year in berkeley lmao

I’m between these two colleges and this was really helpful and informative !

Great Video Alex! Looking forward for your new video.

Davis opened doors in 1908 as the University Farm, the research and science-based instruction extension of UC Berkeley.

Hi, Alex your video gives me a general view of UCD. I am a transfer student in the full. As you mentioned in the video, where can I find a cheaper house in the town? Where can I meet new friend in UCD?

I got into both but ended up choosing UCD. I just feel like the atmosphere is more me.

Davis is my alma mater and it's so fckn beautiful and peaceful

Fellow aggie!!!! wooo! GO AGS!!!

can you do ucla vs uc Davis vs ucb Also you forgot to add the pro and cons of berkeley semester vs Davis quarter.

This was really helpful !!! I got accepted to both schools and now I’m really stuck on which one to pick. I’m also looking at UCSB. Is it possibly for you (if you haven’t already) to do a UCSB vs. UCD video ?

Great video! I got into both UCD and UCB. I live in Fairfield and will be commuting to UCB starting in the Fall. :) Berkeley 100%!

This is an old video, but as berkeley grad I can tell you this: Choose Berkeley if: -You are politically active and would like to be exposed to them in your daily life -You like the balance between city life and college life -You are brave (crime rate is high due to their proximity with Oakland) Choose Davis if: -you like to live in a college bubble -you enjoy biking -you want a quiet life

As an international student at Davis, for years I thought Aggies refers to something like mustang, or at least somehow relates to horse. And few weeks ago I finally realize it’s just Aggies, students of agriculture schools....Man I was like what???? So we are actually Agricultural University of California and go by AUC~ Lol That is the second worst nickname among the UCs. The worst would be UCSC slugs for sure.

That was very helpful thank you for your help

You two have such a lovely dynamic, it was very endearing! I'm currently trying to choose between UC Berkeley and UC Davis (entered in University Honors Program) for Environmental Science/Political Science for undergrad. Tough choice! Do you perhaps have an idea of where my majors would be strongest between these two schools (again, undergrad)? Thanks! Loved the vid, very informative and quelled some of my fears :)

hi Alex! loved this video. I was just wondering how difficult is it to get housing on campus for sophomore year?

I love RJ's shirt

Thank you for such an informative video! I am transferring to either UC Berkeley or Davis-my TAG was approved for Davis and I am waiting to here back from Berkeley. What are the transfer dorms like at UC Davis?

I need help choosing a college!! It’s between cal poly slo, UCSD, UCSB, and UCD all for engineering not sure my specific field I want to go into but I want a good college experience but also the best chance at getting the highest paying job after college!

Surprised that safety aspects at UC Berkeley were not touched upon...

I am currently deciding between UCSD, UCD, and UCB for civil engineering. I don’t know where I want to go. I want to have the best education possible while still having the best/positive experience. I just wanted to know your opinion on where you think I should go.

How is the sociology program at UC Davis? I am also interested in public health and was wondering if davis had it too.

UC Davis, BA, English/Zoology, 1976. I am from Napa and chose Davis over Berkeley.

Berkeley seems violent to me... I don’t see many protests or political violence from UC Davis but besides that I like Davis better better I have a fair shot of getting in, the popular majors have science majors that I’m interested in, I don’t have to live in dorms as a freshman, the campus looks very nice, and Sacramento is close by. Berkeley is harder for me to get into and I don’t like the surrounding city/ neighborhoods so I prefer to be an Aggie.

How is there media and film? I’m looking to go to Davis for cinematography.

Thank you for this video! Do you know which school has a better pre-med program? I'm majoring in Biology, is UCD stronger in that field?

I got into Davis and Berkeley and I’m going to be pre med/pre pharm majoring in molecular bio. Which would be best for getting into a good pharmacy or medical school?

Whats the grade deflation like at davis? Ive heard its really bad at berkeley, which would be bad for me cuz im planning to be pre med

I am a transfer student who got accepted into Berkeley but waitlisted at Davis. I’m leaning toward Davis because i want to go to grad school & cals grade deflation & competitiveness for research might ruin my chances for grad school. What do y’all think?

I am going to UC Davis for a feild trip

Omg the cow pop up scared me

I'm currently accepted by UCD and SJSU with a computer science major, but I don't know which one to go actually. UC or CSU? Can you give me an advice?

Name recognition: Berkeley Quality of university experience: Davis

Berkeley guy is so humble. Go Bears!

At UC Berkeley most of the undergraduate courses are taught by TA's and not professors who are concentrated on research. Housing is difficult to find and the rent is sky high. Landlords in Berkeley take advantage of the students who are in desperate need of housing. Berkeley has no room to build additional housing for students. The university began to accept more California students during the pandemic as fewer international students applied to the school.

I didn’t hear one good thing about UCB in this video, like the restaurants are good but you can be homeless?

Wonder where rj is now

How is UCD for music as a major?

Berkeley has become homeless central. Lots of homeless everywhere. Homeless campsites near the campus too. I’m a Bay Area native and work in Berkeley. Homeless are everywhere here.

Can’t students just still stay to live in the school’s dormitory after the first year?

the guy from berkeley sounds humble

How is the veterinary science?

CAL, located in a civilized city.

does UCD still have a high suicide rate?

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For someone with a slight physical disability, but still can use a bicycle, Davis is hands down more accessible than Berkeley.

Unless you’re going to be a vet definitely Berkeley is better and different caliber

Asking unnecessary questions in the title 🤣

This is like comparing a BMW to a ford

I believe the guy on the right needs testosterone replacement therapy. Just a suggestion