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Overview |
Davidson | UofSC | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 98% |
Admission |
Davidson | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Davidson | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $240 |
Diversity |
Davidson | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Davidson | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or UofSC?
- Davidson College is 360.2% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at Davidson than University of South Carolina Columbia ($56,550.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Davidson ($22,427 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 33.7% lower than costs at Davidson College ($11,780 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Davidson College (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 575.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($46,496 vs. $6,880)
Davidson vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 135 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (92% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $11,800 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $51,700)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,250)
- Davidson graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($175 vs. $240)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/