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Overview |
Davidson | Swarthmore | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Swarthmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 1,625 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | swarthmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Swarthmore | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $58,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $58,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $18,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $20,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $47,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 63% |
Admission |
Davidson | Swarthmore | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 14,707 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 1,019 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 6.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1440/1560 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Swarthmore | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Swarthmore | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $201 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Swarthmore | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Davidson | Swarthmore | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Swarthmore | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davidson College is larger than than Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 1,625 students)
Davidson vs. Swarthmore Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Swarthmore?
- Swarthmore College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($58,928.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Swarthmore than Davidson College ($58,928.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Swarthmore College than Davidson ($20,715 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 14.5% lower than costs at Swarthmore College ($15,750 vs. $18,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Swarthmore College (65% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Swarthmore College students is 2.6% larger than aid received Davidson College ($47,703 vs. $46,496)
Davidson vs. Swarthmore Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Swarthmore? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Swarthmore or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Swarthmore College (1431) is 76 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Swarthmore students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Swarthmore students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Davidson has a higher acceptance rate (16.9%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Davidson vs. Swarthmore Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Swarthmore? 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 Swarthmore and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than Davidson College (95% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Swarthmore College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Swarthmore graduates. ($17,000 vs. $19,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Swarthmore graduates. ($175 vs. $201)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Swarthmore students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/