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Washington and Lee Furman University of Richmond Wofford College JMU UNC Chapel Hill Duke CofC William & Mary Emory UofSC Clemson| Davidson College | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Davidson | Elon | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,904 | 7,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,510 | $44,029 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,510 | $44,029 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,400 | $14,478 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,510 | $41,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,355 | $17,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 69% |
Admission |
Davidson | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 18,791 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 12,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.5% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.8% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1510 | 1143/1305 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Davidson | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $240 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Davidson | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Elon | ||
| 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
- Elon University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 1,904 students)
Davidson vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Elon?
- Davidson College is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($59,510.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Davidson than Elon University ($59,510.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Elon ($26,510 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 13.3% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,478 vs. $16,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than Davidson College (69% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 181.7% larger than aid received Elon University ($49,355 vs. $17,523)
Davidson vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 144 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Davidson (14.5%)
Davidson vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Elon? 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 Elon and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Elon University (92% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $56,200)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,250)
- Davidson graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($175 vs. $240)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elon students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/