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Overview |
Davenport University | WMU | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,073 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davenport.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davenport University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,240 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,240 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,350 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,124 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Davenport University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,379 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 3,342 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davenport University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $275 |
Diversity |
Davenport University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Davenport University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Davenport University | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Davenport University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 5,073 students)
Davenport University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davenport University or WMU?
- Davenport University is 46.3% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($21,240.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Davenport University than Western Michigan University ($21,240.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davenport University than WMU ($18,350 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 6.3% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,444 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davenport University students is 151.3% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($17,124 vs. $6,813)
Davenport University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davenport University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Davenport University .
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than WMU (84.6%)
Davenport University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davenport University or WMU? 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 WMU and Davenport University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Davenport University (56% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $33,700)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $117 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $26,750)
- WMU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($275 vs. $276)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/