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Overview |
Davidson | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 74% |
Admission |
Davidson | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $222 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Davidson | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Ohio State?
- Davidson College is 390.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Davidson than Ohio State University ($56,550.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Davidson ($19,582 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 12.5% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,006 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than Davidson College (74% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 323% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($46,496 vs. $10,993)
Davidson vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 60 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Ohio 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 Ohio State and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Ohio State University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $50,600)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($17,000 vs. $21,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($175 vs. $222)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/