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Hamilton College Washington and Lee Colgate Middlebury University of Richmond Tufts Vassar UNC Chapel Hill Duke BC Elon William & Mary| Colby College | Davidson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colby College | Davidson | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 65% |
Admission |
Colby College | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $175 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Colby College | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Davidson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colby College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 1,927 students)
Colby College vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Davidson?
- Colby College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Colby College than Davidson College ($60,840.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Davidson ($16,951 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 3.7% lower than costs at Colby College ($15,750 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Colby College (65% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 32.7% larger than aid received Davidson College ($61,714 vs. $46,496)
Colby College vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 8 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Colby College students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Davidson has a higher acceptance rate (16.9%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College 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 Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Colby College (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $2,345 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $19,345)
- Davidson graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($175 vs. $200)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colby College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/