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Davidson, NC · Boiling Springs, NC
| Davidson College | Gardner-Webb University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $17,379/yr | $17,674/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,497/yr | $15,304/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,688 | $24,222 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $5,354/yr | $14,594/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $6,759/yr | $13,769/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,616/yr | $15,946/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $42,346/yr | $22,438/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $198/mo | $257/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,100/yr | $11,410/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | No data reported | $7,500/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $825/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,925/yr | $2,500/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $79,475/yr | $47,091/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $64,410/yr | $34,760/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $64,410/yr | $34,760/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 18% | 37% |
| Students taking federal loans | 8.7% | 47% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 13% | 77% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1400–1530 | 975–1198 |
| SAT average | 1469 | 1113 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 31–34 | 19–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 19–25 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,347 | 4,670 |
| Students accepted | 1,064 | 4,064 |
| Students who enrolled | 519 | 411 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 49% | 10% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 30% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 27% | 23% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 91% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 95% | 55% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $81,400/yr | $48,039/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $60,136–$116,852 | $33,281–$70,715 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 90% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 92% | 63% |
| Black students graduating | 91% | 36% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 85% | 58% |
| Asian students graduating | 96% | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $62,866/yr | $43,996/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 85% | 71% |
| Graduate on time | 86% | 48% |
| Pell students who graduate | 91% | 48% |
| First-gen students who finish | No data reported | 59% |
| Low-income students who finish | No data reported | 53% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 36% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $71,470/yr | $46,747/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 16% · Psychology 14% | Health Professions 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Education 13% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 23% of degrees | Health Professions — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 14% of degrees | Education — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 12% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Physical Sciences — 6% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | No data reported | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $111,589/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 31% | 14% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,867 | 1,856 |
| Students per professor | 8 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 1,243 |
| Average professor pay | $13,033/mo | $7,375/mo |
| Full-time professors | 96% | 99% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $80,076 | $36,486 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Rural (distant) |
| Location | Davidson, NC | Boiling Springs, NC |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1837 | 1905 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 11% | 0.1% |
| Men | 47% | 38% |
| Women | 53% | 62% |
| White students | 60% | 49% |
| Black students | 6.9% | 16% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 4% |
| Asian students | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Other / not reported | 1.4% | 27% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 16% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 0% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.1% | 25% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $22,692/yr | $8,808/yr |
| Endowment | $1.4B | $79.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,788 | 1,368 |
| Required to live on campus | Yes — for first-year students | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,200/yr | $5,410/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $8,200/yr | $5,360/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | No | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 490 | 505 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.9M | $9.5M |
| Athletics budget | $25.4M | $17.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $25.5M | $17.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $527,114 | $190,107 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.