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Overview |
Davidson | BC | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,904 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,510 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,510 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,400 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,510 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,355 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
Davidson | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1510 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
Davidson | BC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Davidson | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (1,904 students vs. 1,436 students)
Davidson vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or BC?
- Davidson College is 47.7% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($59,510.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Davidson than Bridgewater College ($59,510.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Davidson ($19,660 vs. $26,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 14.1% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,370 vs. $16,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Davidson College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 35.8% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($49,355 vs. $36,350)
Davidson vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 321 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Davidson (14.5%)
Davidson vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or BC? 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 BC and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Bridgewater College (92% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $20,400 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $43,100)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/