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Overview |
Davenport University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,073 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davenport.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davenport University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,240 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,240 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,350 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,124 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Davenport University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,379 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 3,342 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davenport University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $254 |
Diversity |
Davenport University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 12% |
Students |
Davenport University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Davenport University | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (5,073 students vs. 2,315 students)
Davenport University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davenport University or West Liberty University?
- Davenport University is 143.7% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($21,240.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Davenport University than West Liberty University ($21,240.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Davenport University ($13,788 vs. $18,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 4.2% lower than costs at Davenport University ($10,020 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davenport University students is 194% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($17,124 vs. $5,824)
Davenport University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davenport University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Davenport University .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Davenport University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davenport University or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Davenport University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Davenport University (46% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,700)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,133 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,750)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($254 vs. $276)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/