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UVA University of Richmond Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech UNC Chapel Hill George Washington Duke Elon Furman Mason Emory| Davidson College | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Davidson | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 66% |
Admission |
Davidson | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1375/1520 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 2, 2024 |
Academics |
Davidson | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $201 |
Diversity |
Davidson | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Davidson | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or William & Mary?
- Davidson College is 224.4% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Davidson than College of William and Mary ($56,550.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Davidson ($25,688 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 13.9% lower than costs at Davidson College ($13,828 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than Davidson College (66% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 207.2% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($46,496 vs. $15,134)
Davidson vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 2 points higher than at William & Mary (1353)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at William & Mary (30)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than College of William and Mary (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $5,200 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than William & Mary graduates. ($17,000 vs. $19,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than William & Mary graduates. ($175 vs. $201)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William & Mary students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/