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Overview |
Davidson | UNCW | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,904 | 17,987 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,510 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,510 | $20,111 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,400 | $12,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,510 | $18,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,355 | $6,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 54% |
Admission |
Davidson | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 17,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 12,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.5% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1510 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Davidson | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $211 |
Diversity |
Davidson | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Davidson | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | UNCW | ||
| 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 Wilmington is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (17,987 students vs. 1,904 students)
Davidson vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or UNCW?
- Davidson College is 1,239.4% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($59,510.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.9% higher at Davidson than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($59,510.00 vs. $20,111.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Davidson ($18,606 vs. $26,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 30.1% lower than costs at Davidson College ($12,605 vs. $16,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (65% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 657.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($49,355 vs. $6,516)
Davidson vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 193 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Davidson (14.5%)
Davidson vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or UNCW? 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 UNCW and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (92% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $18,800 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $44,700)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCW graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UNCW graduates. ($175 vs. $211)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/