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Overview |
Emory | Davidson | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 65% |
Admission |
Emory | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $175 |
Diversity |
Emory | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emory | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Davidson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 1,927 students)
Emory vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Davidson?
- Emory University is 1% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Emory than Davidson College ($57,120.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Davidson ($26,680 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 8% lower than costs at Emory University ($15,750 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Emory University (65% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Davidson College ($48,914 vs. $46,496)
Emory vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 25 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Emory students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Davidson has a higher acceptance rate (16.9%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Emory University (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $233 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($17,000 vs. $17,233)
- Davidson graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($175 vs. $178)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/