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UNC Chapel Hill NC State UNCW UNCG ECU Washington and Lee ASU University of Richmond Duke Mason Elon William & Mary| Davidson College | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Davidson | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 29,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 60% |
Admission |
Davidson | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $237 |
Diversity |
Davidson | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Davidson | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or UNC Charlotte?
- Davidson College is 1,383.5% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.3% higher at Davidson than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($56,550.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Davidson ($13,951 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 22.1% lower than costs at Davidson College ($12,896 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (65% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 488% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($46,496 vs. $7,907)
Davidson vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 262 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (92% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $14,900 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $48,600)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($175 vs. $237)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/