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Overview |
Davidson | Haverford College | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Haverford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #36 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | haverford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Haverford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $62,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $62,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $23,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $57,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 45% |
Admission |
Davidson | Haverford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 5,657 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 804 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 45% | ||
| 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 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Haverford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Haverford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $134 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Haverford College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Davidson | Haverford College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Haverford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Haverford College based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 1,421 students)
Davidson vs. Haverford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Haverford College?
- Haverford College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Haverford College than Davidson College ($62,850.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Haverford College than Davidson ($23,476 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 14.2% lower than costs at Haverford College ($15,750 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Haverford College (65% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 24.7% larger than aid received Davidson College ($57,999 vs. $46,496)
Davidson vs. Haverford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Haverford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Haverford College or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Haverford College (1433) is 78 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Haverford College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Haverford College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Davidson has a higher acceptance rate (16.9%) than Haverford College (14.2%)
Davidson vs. Haverford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Haverford 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 Haverford College and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is the same as at Haverford College (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Haverford College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($68,800 vs. $63,500)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Davidson graduates. ($13,000 vs. $17,000)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Davidson graduates. ($134 vs. $175)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Haverford College 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/