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Overview |
Davidson | UC | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 64% |
Admission |
Davidson | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $237 |
Diversity |
Davidson | UC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Davidson | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or UC?
- Davidson College is 391.8% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.5% higher at Davidson than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($56,550.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Davidson ($20,149 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 22.5% lower than costs at Davidson College ($12,852 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (65% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 432.4% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($46,496 vs. $8,733)
Davidson vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 190 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or UC? 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 UC and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (92% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $17,900 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $45,600)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($175 vs. $237)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/