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Overview |
Scripps College | Davidson | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 1,904 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,216 | $59,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,216 | $59,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,998 | $16,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,505 | $26,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,825 | $49,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 65% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,082 | 7,347 | ||
| Admitted | 1,046 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 48.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1530 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 |
Academics |
Scripps College | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $175 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Scripps College | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Davidson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (1,904 students vs. 1,103 students)
Scripps College vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Davidson?
- Scripps College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($63,216.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Scripps College than Davidson College ($63,216.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Scripps College ($26,510 vs. $45,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 28% lower than costs at Scripps College ($16,400 vs. $20,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Scripps College (65% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 30.5% larger than aid received Scripps College ($49,355 vs. $37,825)
Scripps College vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 7 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Scripps College students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (33.9%) than Davidson (14.5%)
Scripps College vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Scripps College (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Davidson graduates. ($14,000 vs. $17,000)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Davidson graduates. ($144 vs. $175)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davidson students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/