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Overview |
Davenport University | W&J | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,073 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davenport.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davenport University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,240 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,240 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,350 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,124 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Davenport University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,379 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,342 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davenport University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Davenport University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Davenport University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Davenport University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davenport University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (5,073 students vs. 1,151 students)
Davenport University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davenport University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 133.6% more expensive to attend than Davenport University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.6% higher at W&J than Davenport University ($49,612.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davenport University than W&J ($18,350 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 29.5% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,444 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 127.5% larger than aid received Davenport University ($38,963 vs. $17,124)
Davenport University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davenport University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Davenport University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than W&J (88.1%)
Davenport University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davenport University or W&J? 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 W&J and Davenport University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Davenport University (74% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $23,200 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $33,700)
- Davenport University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Davenport University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/