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Overview |
Davidson | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,904 | 5,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #268 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,510 | $35,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,510 | $35,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,400 | $14,804 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,510 | $27,386 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,355 | $27,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 99% |
Admission |
Davidson | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 4,244 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.5% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1510 | 1145/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Davidson | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $211 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Davidson | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (5,047 students vs. 1,904 students)
Davidson vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Lipscomb?
- Davidson College is 66% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($59,510.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Davidson than Lipscomb University ($59,510.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Lipscomb ($26,510 vs. $27,386)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 10.8% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,804 vs. $16,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Davidson College (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 82.1% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($49,355 vs. $27,096)
Davidson vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 179 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Davidson (14.5%)
Davidson vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Lipscomb University (92% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $16,600 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $46,900)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lipscomb graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Lipscomb graduates. ($175 vs. $211)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/