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Overview |
Davidson | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 94% |
Admission |
Davidson | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $180 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Davidson | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Whitman College based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 1,493 students)
Davidson vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Whitman College than Davidson College ($58,200.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Whitman College ($26,704 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 10.8% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,220 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitman College than Davidson College (94% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 45.1% larger than aid received Whitman College ($46,496 vs. $32,047)
Davidson vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 41 points higher than at Whitman College (1314)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Whitman College (30)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Whitman College (3.68)
- Whitman College has a higher acceptance rate (47.7%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Whitman College? 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 Whitman College and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Whitman College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $56,900)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitman College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $17,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Whitman College graduates. ($175 vs. $180)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davidson students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/