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Overview |
Davidson | St John's College | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $14,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $29,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $22,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 95% |
Admission |
Davidson | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 453 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
Davidson | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Davidson | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | St John's College | ||
| 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 St John's College based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 439 students)
Davidson vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or St John's College?
- Davidson College is 56.9% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Davidson than St John's College ($56,550.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than St John's College ($26,704 vs. $29,265)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 7.1% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,710 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Davidson College (95% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 107.4% larger than aid received St John's College ($46,496 vs. $22,423)
Davidson vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Davidson .
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at St John's College (3.74)
- St John's College has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or St John's College? 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 St John's College and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than St John's College (92% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $27,900 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $35,600)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/