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Overview |
Davidson | EMU | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 96% |
Admission |
Davidson | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $242 |
Diversity |
Davidson | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Davidson | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davidson College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 1,334 students)
Davidson vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or EMU?
- Davidson College is 39.3% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Davidson than Eastern Mennonite University ($56,550.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Davidson ($23,783 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 28.7% lower than costs at Davidson College ($12,240 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Davidson College (96% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 52.6% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($46,496 vs. $30,460)
Davidson vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 346 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or EMU? 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 EMU and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (92% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $19,600 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $43,900)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $6,450 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,450)
- Davidson graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($175 vs. $242)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/