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Overview |
Davenport University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,073 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davenport.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davenport University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,240 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,240 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,350 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,124 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Davenport University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,379 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 3,342 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1178 | |||
| 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 | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davenport University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $221 |
Diversity |
Davenport University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Davenport University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Davenport University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Davenport University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 5,073 students)
Davenport University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davenport University or Buffalo State College?
- Davenport University is 200.4% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($21,240.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Davenport University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($21,240.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Davenport University ($13,812 vs. $18,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 37.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,444 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davenport University students is 59.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($17,124 vs. $10,756)
Davenport University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davenport University or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Davenport University .
- Accepted freshman Davenport University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Davenport University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davenport University or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College and Davenport University.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Davenport University (47% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $7,000 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $33,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $26,750)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($221 vs. $276)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/