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Washington and Lee Kenyon Wooster University of Richmond Oberlin UNC Chapel Hill Bucknell Duke Elon William & Mary Furman Lafayette College| Davidson College | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Davidson | Denison | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 97% |
Admission |
Davidson | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $268 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Davidson | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Denison?
- Denison University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Denison than Davidson College ($60,000.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Denison ($26,704 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 9.4% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,400 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Davidson College (97% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 27.4% larger than aid received Denison University ($46,496 vs. $36,497)
Davidson vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Davidson .
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Denison? 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 Denison and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Denison University (92% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $56,100)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($17,000 vs. $26,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/