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Washington and Lee JMU University of Richmond VCU CNU UNC Chapel Hill Duke Elon William & Mary Furman Mason Emory| Davidson College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Davidson | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 93% |
Admission |
Davidson | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Davidson | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $222 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Davidson | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Mary Washington College?
- Davidson College is 532.7% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.7% higher at Davidson than University of Mary Washington ($56,550.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Davidson ($21,863 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 30.3% lower than costs at Davidson College ($12,090 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Davidson College (93% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 414% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($46,496 vs. $9,046)
Davidson vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 245 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than University of Mary Washington (92% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $55,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $21,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($175 vs. $222)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/