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Overview |
Davidson | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
Davidson | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $211 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Davidson | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | - | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Aquinas College | ||
| 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
- Davidson College is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 342 students)
Davidson vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Aquinas College?
- Davidson College is 164.9% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.9% higher at Davidson than Aquinas College ($56,550.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Davidson ($20,892 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 78% lower than costs at Davidson College ($8,850 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Davidson College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 262.7% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($46,496 vs. $12,820)
Davidson vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 240 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (40.4%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Aquinas College? 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 Aquinas College and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Aquinas College (92% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $48,600)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Aquinas College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Aquinas College graduates. ($175 vs. $211)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/