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Washington and Lee Emory Miami University of Richmond SMU LSU UNC Chapel Hill Duke Elon William & Mary Furman Case Western| Tulane University | Davidson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | Davidson | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 65% |
Admission |
Tulane | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulane | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $175 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Tulane | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Davidson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 1,927 students)
Tulane vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Davidson?
- Tulane University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Tulane than Davidson College ($58,666.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Tulane ($26,704 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 10.1% lower than costs at Tulane University ($15,750 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Davidson College (66% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 51.2% larger than aid received Tulane University ($46,496 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 9 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming Tulane students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Davidson has a higher acceptance rate (16.9%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Tulane vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $10,529 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,529)
- Davidson graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($175 vs. $284)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/