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Overview |
Davidson | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 88% |
Admission |
Davidson | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $206 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Davidson | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Tennessee?
- Davidson College is 399% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.6% higher at Davidson than The University of Tennessee ($56,550.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Davidson ($21,880 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 29.6% lower than costs at Davidson College ($12,150 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than Davidson College (88% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 338.9% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($46,496 vs. $10,593)
Davidson vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 141 points higher than at Tennessee (1214)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than The University of Tennessee (92% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $56,300)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($175 vs. $206)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/