College comparison

Colby vs Davidson

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Colby Waterville, ME	Davidson Davidson, NC
Acceptance rateColby College is more selective	7%	13%
SAT (25–75)	1460–1550	1400–1530
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,407	1,867
Avg net price	$17,180	$17,379
Median earnings (10 yr)Davidson reports higher median earnings	$80,490	$81,400
Graduation rate	89%	91%
Median debt	$19,157	$18,688
Economic mobility	0.9%	0.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Colby College or Davidson College harder to get into?

Colby College is more selective: Colby College's acceptance rate is approximately 7% and Davidson College's is approximately 13% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Colby College vs Davidson College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1460–1550 at Colby College and 1400–1530 at Davidson College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.