Colleges similar to Davidson but easier to get into?

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ah Davidson, I really wish my kids had applied there. They both loved touring and had it at the top of their list, but being in VA, felt that UVA ED was the way to go as far as affordability. I would not say that W&M is very like Davidson, its really somewhat unique for what it is. Certainly I am sure there are alot of cross apps for those two for in state Virginians.

Wake seems much for southern and fratty, at least to my kids, though they are mentioned in the same class all the time.

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Anonymous wrote:Davidson is hard to get into?

A lot has changed in college admissions over the last 15-20 years and there's been a tsunami in the last two years. Davidson's 2021 admit rate was 19%. They are tied for #13 on USNWR and higher if you set aside West Point and the Naval Academy.

DC really liked the campus and what we were able to see on a walkabout in the COVID no tours time. Charmed by the little village right on the edge of the school. Ultimately did not apply as DC looking for a school with no Greek life.

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Anonymous wrote:Davidson is hard to get into?

Depends on whether you think 14% admit rate is hard to get into?

The 2021 CDS says 20%

https://www.davidson.edu/media/3902/download?attachment

ED is 46%

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University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College), Randolph Macon in Ashland, Hampden Sydney, Appalachian State University

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Anonymous wrote:Davidson is hard to get into?

Depends on whether you think 14% admit rate is hard to get into?

The 2021 CDS says 20%

https://www.davidson.edu/media/3902/download?attachment

ED is 46%

ED rate is much higher than regular rate but this is complicated as the majority of the D1 recruited athletes come in through ED. If you are not a recruited athlete, ED is not as promising as it appears.

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Rhodes College

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Anonymous wrote:Rhodes College

Best call so far.

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Anonymous wrote:^Those are all great suggestions. I was pleased with how generous Furman was with merit aid for my kid, which made it not that much more expensive than the University of Maryland. It has a beautiful campus in a small city and is an hour or so south of Asheville, one of my personal faves.
I also am a fan of St. Mary's College of Maryland, which has small classes, a lovely waterfront campus, a commitment to internships & study abroad, and an affordable price (and merit aid is just the cherry on top). I know some kids find the nightlife/campus life too lowkey but I think that's true for a lot of SLACs.

Yes indeed. I had started the earlier long list with Dickinson. I agree totally with St. Marys.

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Anonymous wrote:Washington and Lee tends to attract a similar profile, but not an easy admission target

Yes.

Washington and Lee is pretty much Davidson sans D1 athletics. W&L is a slightly higher ranked SLAC ( USNWR) but is a little less competitive in admissions versus Davidson. If the OP's DC is strong enough to be recruited at the D3 level, W&L might be worth a look.

Maybe, but Lexington is hardly suburban Charlotte.

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CNU but it’s a little larger.

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Anonymous wrote:Davidson is hard to get into?

Depends on whether you think 14% admit rate is hard to get into?

And mind you, that 14% rate includes the Division I athletic recruits. If you net out those admits, it’s more than a 10-11% admit rate.

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Anonymous wrote:Rhodes College

Best call so far.

Agree. My husband and I are Davidson alums and our child currently attends Rhodes. Their experience at Rhodes mirrors so many of the positive aspects of Davidson: intellectually curious and collaborative students, extensive interaction with professors, research opportunities, beautiful campus, a friendly, supportive feel to the school, easy-going social scene. For us it was a great bonus that Rhodes offers generous merit aid. Internships and research are encouraged; our child has interned at St Jude and will soon begin a sports marketing internship working closely with the professional basketball team. D3 sports (though our child is not involved so can't comment on that aspect). It reminds us a lot of Davidson

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Anonymous wrote:Davidson is hard to get into?

Depends on whether you think 14% admit rate is hard to get into?

The 2021 CDS says 20%

https://www.davidson.edu/media/3902/download?attachment

ED is 46%

All athletic recruits apply ED. Those numbers are skewed.

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Anonymous wrote:Washington and Lee tends to attract a similar profile, but not an easy admission target

Yes.

Washington and Lee is pretty much Davidson sans D1 athletics. W&L is a slightly higher ranked SLAC ( USNWR) but is a little less competitive in admissions versus Davidson. If the OP's DC is strong enough to be recruited at the D3 level, W&L might be worth a look.

In what way is W&L less competitive for admissions than Davidson?

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Charles Allen