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Overview |
Vassar | Davidson | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,904 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,870 | $59,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,870 | $59,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,415 | $16,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,733 | $26,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,840 | $49,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 65% |
Admission |
Vassar | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,145 | 7,347 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 48.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1550 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 |
Academics |
Vassar | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $175 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Vassar | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | 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
- Vassar College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,904 students)
Vassar vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Davidson?
- Vassar College is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($66,870.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Vassar than Davidson College ($66,870.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Vassar ($26,510 vs. $29,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 6.2% lower than costs at Vassar College ($16,400 vs. $17,415)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Vassar College (65% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 9.1% larger than aid received Davidson College ($53,840 vs. $49,355)
Vassar vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 50 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Vassar has a higher acceptance rate (17.7%) than Davidson (14.5%)
Vassar vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Vassar College (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $1,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Davidson graduates. ($15,780 vs. $17,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Davidson graduates. ($163 vs. $175)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davidson students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/