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Overview |
Davidson | NC State | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 71% |
Admission |
Davidson | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $214 |
Diversity |
Davidson | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Davidson | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | NC State | ||
| 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or NC State?
- Davidson College is 765.3% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100% higher at Davidson than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($56,550.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Davidson ($14,852 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 23.5% lower than costs at Davidson College ($12,748 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Davidson College (71% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 406.4% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($46,496 vs. $9,181)
Davidson vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 91 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at NC State (29)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (47.2%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or NC State? 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 NC State and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (92% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $6,300 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $57,200)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $3,782 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,782)
- Davidson graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($175 vs. $214)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State 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/