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AU Georgetown Washington and Lee University of Richmond Northeastern BU Fordham UNC Chapel Hill William & Mary Duke Villanova Elon| George Washington University | Davidson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Davidson | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 65% |
Admission |
George Washington | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 5, 2024 | Jan 7, 2024 |
Academics |
George Washington | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $175 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 71% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Davidson | ||
| 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,927 students)
George Washington vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Davidson?
- George Washington University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at George Washington than Davidson College ($62,110.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than George Washington ($26,704 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 0.2% lower than costs at Davidson College ($15,720 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Davidson College (78% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 31.9% larger than aid received George Washington University ($46,496 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 61 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have at the same average high school GPA (3.81) as students at Davidson (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Davidson (16.9%)
George Washington vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than George Washington University (92% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $7,962 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($17,000 vs. $24,962)
- Davidson graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/