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Washington and Lee Baylor University of Richmond UT Austin Trinity College SMU UNC Chapel Hill Duke Elon Texas A&M William & Mary Furman| Davidson College | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Davidson | Trinity | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,904 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,510 | $50,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,510 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,400 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,510 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,355 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 99% |
Admission |
Davidson | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.5% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.8% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1510 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Davidson | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $263 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Davidson | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,694 students vs. 1,904 students)
Davidson vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Trinity?
- Davidson College is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($59,510.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Davidson than Trinity University ($59,510.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Trinity ($26,510 vs. $32,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 13.3% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,472 vs. $16,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Davidson College (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 47.2% larger than aid received Trinity University ($49,355 vs. $33,524)
Davidson vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 61 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (28.2%) than Davidson (14.5%)
Davidson vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Trinity University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $700 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $62,800)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($17,000 vs. $25,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($175 vs. $263)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/