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Overview |
Davenport University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,073 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davenport.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davenport University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,240 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,240 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,350 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,124 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Davenport University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,379 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 3,342 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Davenport University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davenport University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $268 |
Diversity |
Davenport University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Davenport University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Davenport University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (5,073 students vs. 1,909 students)
Davenport University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davenport University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 111.9% more expensive to attend than Davenport University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.9% higher at Willamette University than Davenport University ($45,000.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davenport University than Willamette University ($18,350 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 37.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,444 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 61.8% larger than aid received Davenport University ($27,700 vs. $17,124)
Davenport University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davenport University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Davenport University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Davenport University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davenport University or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Davenport University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Davenport University (77% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $33,700)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,750)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($268 vs. $276)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/