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Overview |
Davidson | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 97% |
Admission |
Davidson | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1233/1380 | ||
| 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 | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $196 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Davidson | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davidson College is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 1,704 students)
Davidson vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Sewanee?
- Davidson College is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Sewanee for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $50,874.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Davidson than Sewanee The University of the South ($56,550.00 vs. $50,874.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Sewanee ($26,704 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sewanee The University of the South are 7.8% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,608 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sewanee The University of the South than Davidson College (97% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 35.8% larger than aid received Sewanee The University of the South ($46,496 vs. $34,241)
Davidson vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Davidson .
- Sewanee has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Sewanee The University of the South (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $49,800)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sewanee graduates. ($17,000 vs. $19,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Sewanee graduates. ($175 vs. $196)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sewanee students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/