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Overview |
Davidson | Belmont | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 91% |
Admission |
Davidson | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $225 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Davidson | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Belmont | ||
| 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
- Belmont University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Belmont?
- Davidson College is 48.8% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Davidson than Belmont University ($56,550.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Belmont ($26,704 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 15.2% lower than costs at Davidson College ($13,670 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont University than Davidson College (91% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 110.6% larger than aid received Belmont University ($46,496 vs. $22,080)
Davidson vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 197 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Belmont University (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $14,400 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $49,100)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $4,780 lower median federal student loan debt than Belmont graduates. ($17,000 vs. $21,780)
- Davidson graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Belmont graduates. ($175 vs. $225)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belmont students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/