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Overview |
Davidson | Duke | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 18,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #3 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | duke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Duke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $60,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $60,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $16,651 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $23,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $57,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 42% |
Admission |
Davidson | Duke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 50,016 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 3,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Duke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Duke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $108,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $77 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Duke | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Davidson | Duke | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Duke | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duke University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (18,023 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Duke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Duke?
- Duke University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($60,435.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Duke than Davidson College ($60,435.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than Davidson ($23,694 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 5.7% lower than costs at Duke University ($15,750 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Duke University (65% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 23.5% larger than aid received Davidson College ($57,444 vs. $46,496)
Davidson vs. Duke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Duke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duke or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Duke University (1450) is 95 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Duke students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Davidson has a higher acceptance rate (16.9%) than Duke (6.3%)
Davidson vs. Duke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Duke? 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 Duke and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Davidson College (94% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $45,400 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $63,500)
- Duke University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Davidson graduates. ($7,500 vs. $17,000)
- Duke graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Davidson graduates. ($77 vs. $175)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Duke students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/