Same level? No. Despite being coastal, both Berkeley and LA are significantly further above sea level than Davis, California. Now, as for academic level, it depends on the purpose and the specific program. read more
However, Cal and UCLA are the top overall institutions in the University of California system, period. No other UC comes close to them in overall rankings, so if you're talking strictly in a general sense, then no, UCD is not on the same level. read more
How exciting--my first post! I am considering attending either UC Davis or UC Berkeley this fall. I know that Cal is ranked #1 among public universities in the US, but I don't want to go to a college just because of its rank. When I went to Davis for a couple days, I absolutely loved the campus. read more