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George Washington Notre Dame Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt Washington and Lee NYU UVA Northwestern Penn University of Richmond| Georgetown University | Davidson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Davidson | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 65% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1350/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 7, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $175 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Davidson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 1,927 students)
Georgetown vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Davidson?
- Georgetown University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Georgetown than Davidson College ($61,872.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Georgetown ($26,704 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 19.5% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($15,750 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Georgetown University (65% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 1.2% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($46,496 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 61 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Davidson has a higher acceptance rate (16.9%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Davidson College (94% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $55,400 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $63,500)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Davidson graduates. ($15,500 vs. $17,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Davidson graduates. ($160 vs. $175)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/