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Duke WUSTL Emory Rice Notre Dame Georgetown Washington and Lee Northwestern University of Richmond Stanford Johns Hopkins UNC Chapel Hill| Davidson College | Vanderbilt University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Davidson | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 65% |
Admission |
Davidson | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $144 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Davidson | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Vanderbilt | ||
| 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
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Vanderbilt than Davidson College ($58,130.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Davidson ($25,606 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 26.1% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($15,750 vs. $19,862)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College as Vanderbilt University (65% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 16% larger than aid received Davidson College ($53,932 vs. $46,496)
Davidson vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 143 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Davidson has a higher acceptance rate (16.9%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Davidson vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is the same as at Vanderbilt University (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $63,500)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Davidson graduates. ($14,000 vs. $17,000)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Davidson graduates. ($144 vs. $175)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanderbilt students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/