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Overview |
Davidson | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 69% |
Admission |
Davidson | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1115/1350 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
Davidson | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Davidson | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | UNCSA | ||
| 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
- Davidson College is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 1,104 students)
Davidson vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or UNCSA?
- Davidson College is 770.4% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.3% higher at Davidson than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($56,550.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Davidson ($11,251 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 22.1% lower than costs at Davidson College ($12,902 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Davidson College (69% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 327.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($46,496 vs. $10,868)
Davidson vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 247 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- UNCSA has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (92% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $24,400 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $39,100)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA 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/