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Overview |
Davidson | F&M | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,904 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,510 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,510 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,400 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,510 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,355 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 68% |
Admission |
Davidson | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1510 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Davidson | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $227 |
Diversity |
Davidson | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Davidson | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | F&M | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,904 students)
Davidson vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at F&M than Davidson College ($68,180.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than F&M ($26,510 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 5.3% lower than costs at Davidson College ($15,568 vs. $16,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Davidson College (68% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 7.8% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($49,355 vs. $45,764)
Davidson vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Davidson .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Davidson (14.5%)
Davidson vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or F&M? 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 F&M and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $1,600 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $61,900)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($175 vs. $227)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former F&M students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/