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Overview |
Davidson | UNCG | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 82% |
Admission |
Davidson | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $235 |
Diversity |
Davidson | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Davidson | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | UNCG | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or UNCG?
- Davidson College is 1,178.8% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.8% higher at Davidson than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($56,550.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Davidson ($10,979 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 58.7% lower than costs at Davidson College ($9,924 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Davidson College (82% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 463.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($46,496 vs. $8,257)
Davidson vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 320 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (92% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $24,400 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $39,100)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $5,737 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,737)
- Davidson graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($175 vs. $235)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/