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Overview |
Davidson | Olin College | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
Davidson | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $152 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Davidson | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Olin College | ||
| 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
- Davidson College is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 386 students)
Davidson vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Olin College?
- Olin College of Engineering is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($57,280.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Olin College than Davidson College ($57,280.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Olin College ($26,704 vs. $38,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 17.6% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($15,750 vs. $18,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than Davidson College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 14.7% larger than aid received Olin College of Engineering ($46,496 vs. $40,522)
Davidson vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 151 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Olin College has a higher acceptance rate (19.1%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Olin College? 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 Olin College and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Davidson College (96% vs. 92%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $2,290 lower median federal student loan debt than Davidson graduates. ($14,710 vs. $17,000)
- Olin College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Davidson graduates. ($152 vs. $175)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/