College comparison

Davidson vs Richmond

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	Davidson Davidson, NC	Richmond University of Richmond, VA
Acceptance rateDavidson College is more selective	13%	22%
SAT (25–75)	1400–1530	1410–1530
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,867	2,980
Avg net price	$17,379	$31,309
Median earnings (10 yr)Davidson reports higher median earnings	$81,400	$76,178
Graduation rate	91%	85%
Median debt	$18,688	$21,000
Economic mobility	0.4%	0.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Davidson College or University of Richmond harder to get into?

Davidson College is more selective: Davidson College's acceptance rate is approximately 13% and University of Richmond's is approximately 22% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Davidson College vs University of Richmond?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1400–1530 at Davidson College and 1410–1530 at University of Richmond. 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.