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Overview |
Davidson | PHC | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 97% |
Admission |
Davidson | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 7, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | N/A |
Diversity |
Davidson | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Davidson | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davidson College is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 409 students)
Davidson vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or PHC?
- Davidson College is 99.1% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at Davidson than Patrick Henry College ($56,550.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Davidson ($26,095 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 42.9% lower than costs at Davidson College ($11,020 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Davidson College (97% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 243.6% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($46,496 vs. $13,531)
Davidson vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Davidson .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or PHC? 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 PHC and Davidson.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/