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 #18 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 #476 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	$177,581 - Davidson College $191,358 - Hamilton College $190,493 - College of the Holy Cross
Average	Fair	$193,602 - Columbia University in the City of New York $198,644 - Emory University $199,930 - Bowdoin College $204,275 - Colgate University $213,073 - Wake Forest University $214,326 - Middlebury College $221,598 - Bucknell University $229,880 - Carnegie Mellon University
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Overpriced	Poor

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $177,581 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at Davidson College will cost you about $177,581. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $43,885 per year and an average of 4.0 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$43,885
Average Years to Graduate	4.0
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$177,581

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	$269,813	1,469	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$177,581	1,390	B
Only Students Receiving Aid	$134,178	1,100	A-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$269,813	54	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$177,581	54	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$134,178	47	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.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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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 $177,581 for That Piece of Paper

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

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