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Overview |
Davidson | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 57% |
Admission |
Davidson | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Davidson | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $218 |
Diversity |
Davidson | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Davidson | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at University of Richmond than Davidson College ($60,330.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than University of Richmond ($26,704 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 5.9% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,870 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than University of Richmond (65% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 0.2% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($46,496 vs. $46,385)
Davidson vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 18 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Davidson students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than University of Richmond (92% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $10,400 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $4,148 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($17,000 vs. $21,148)
- Davidson graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($175 vs. $218)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/