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Overview |
Davenport University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,073 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davenport.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davenport University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,240 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,240 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,350 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,124 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Davenport University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,379 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 3,342 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Davenport University | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davenport University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $332 |
Diversity |
Davenport University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Davenport University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Davenport University | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davenport University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (5,073 students vs. 1,830 students)
Davenport University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davenport University or Claflin University?
- Davenport University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($21,240.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Davenport University than Claflin University ($21,240.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davenport University than Claflin University ($18,350 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 10.2% lower than costs at Davenport University ($9,480 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davenport University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Claflin University ($17,124 vs. $13,707)
Davenport University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davenport University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Davenport University .
- Accepted freshman Davenport University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Claflin University (78%)
Davenport University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davenport University or Claflin University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Claflin University and Davenport University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Davenport University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Davenport University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $30,700)
- Davenport University students graduate with a $5,434 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,750 vs. $32,184)
- Davenport University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($276 vs. $332)
- More Davenport University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/