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Overview |
Davidson | SVU | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 99% |
Admission |
Davidson | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Davidson | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $244 |
Diversity |
Davidson | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Davidson | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 1,053 students)
Davidson vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or SVU?
- Davidson College is 199.9% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.9% higher at Davidson than Southern Virginia University ($56,550.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Davidson ($23,274 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 72.1% lower than costs at Davidson College ($9,150 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Davidson College (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 467.9% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($46,496 vs. $8,188)
Davidson vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 314 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or SVU? 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 SVU and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Southern Virginia University (92% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $22,900 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $40,600)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $6,654 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,654)
- Davidson graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($175 vs. $244)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/