Davidson College's Value

Is Davidson College Worth the Price?

Check out Davidson College's educational value before you overpay!

Within North Carolina, Davidson College is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Good Price.

Davidson College's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in North Carolina. This lands Davidson College in the #19 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in North Carolina.

Nationally, Good Price for a Great College.

Davidson College provides a high quality education at a lower than average cost than other schools of similar quality. This results in a good value for the educational dollar, and earns Davidson a #381 ranking on the Overall Best Colleges for the Money list.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Davidson College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best
	Good	$162,767 - Davidson College $179,136 - Swarthmore College $179,200 - Wellesley College
Average	Fair	$197,895 - Colgate University $199,659 - Lehigh University $203,316 - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor $210,174 - Babson College $208,332 - Middlebury College $212,700 - Wake Forest University $213,316 - University of Southern California $230,498 - Georgetown University
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Overpriced	Poor

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $162,767 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at Davidson College will cost you about $162,767. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $40,396 per year and an average of 4.0 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$40,396
Average Years to Graduate	4.0
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$162,767

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Davidson College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$268,666	1,451	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$162,767	1,297	B+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$121,584	905	A

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$268,666	53	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$162,767	49	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$121,584	43	B+

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of North Carolina.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

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Davidson College's Value

Is Davidson College Worth the Price?

Within North Carolina, Davidson College is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Good Price.

Nationally, Good Price for a Great College.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $162,767 for That Piece of Paper

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

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