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Overview |
Davenport University | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,073 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davenport.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davenport University | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,240 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,240 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,350 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,124 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Davenport University | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,379 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 3,342 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Davenport University | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davenport University | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $250 |
Diversity |
Davenport University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Davenport University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Davenport University | Ferris State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Davenport University based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 5,073 students)
Davenport University vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davenport University or Ferris State University?
- Davenport University is 62.4% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($21,240.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Davenport University than Ferris State University ($21,240.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Davenport University ($13,978 vs. $18,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 1.7% lower than costs at Davenport University ($10,268 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davenport University students is 53.9% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($17,124 vs. $11,128)
Davenport University vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davenport University or Ferris State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferris State University or Davenport University .
- Accepted freshman Davenport University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
Davenport University vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davenport University or Ferris State 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 Ferris State University and Davenport University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Davenport University (45% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $33,700)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,571 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($24,179 vs. $26,750)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($250 vs. $276)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/