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Overview |
Auburn | Davidson | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 65% |
Admission |
Auburn | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1350/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $175 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Davidson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 1,927 students)
Auburn vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Davidson?
- Davidson College is 444.2% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at Davidson than Auburn University ($56,550.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Davidson ($25,271 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University are 5% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,998 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than Davidson College (74% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 374.9% larger than aid received Auburn University ($46,496 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 137 points higher than at Auburn (1218)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Auburn (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (43.7%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Auburn vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Davidson? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Davidson and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Auburn University (92% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $54,100)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($17,000 vs. $21,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($175 vs. $222)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/