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Overview |
Colorado College | Davidson | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 65% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado College | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $175 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Colorado College | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | Davidson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 1,927 students)
Colorado College vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Davidson?
- Colorado College is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Colorado College than Davidson College ($64,554.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Colorado College ($26,704 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 9.6% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,376 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Colorado College (65% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 0.7% larger than aid received Colorado College ($46,496 vs. $46,160)
Colorado College vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Davidson has a higher acceptance rate (16.9%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Colorado College (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $46,000)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado College graduates. ($175 vs. $211)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado 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/