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Overview |
Davidson | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
Davidson | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $282 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Davidson | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 1,426 students)
Davidson vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Lawrence?
- Davidson College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Davidson than Lawrence University ($56,550.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Davidson ($26,368 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 36.7% lower than costs at Davidson College ($11,520 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Davidson College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 16% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($46,496 vs. $40,089)
Davidson vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Davidson .
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Lawrence University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $17,900 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $45,600)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $10,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,350)
- Davidson graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($175 vs. $282)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/