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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Mount Holyoke College | Davenport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Davenport University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 5,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | davenport.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Davenport University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $21,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $21,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $18,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $17,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
MHC | Davenport University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 3,379 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 3,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| 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 |
MHC | Davenport University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Davenport University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $276 |
Diversity |
MHC | Davenport University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
MHC | Davenport University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 16% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Davenport University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davenport University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (5,073 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Davenport University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Davenport University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 174.4% more expensive to attend than Davenport University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.4% higher at MHC than Davenport University ($58,280.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davenport University than MHC ($18,350 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 64.5% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($10,444 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 129.5% larger than aid received Davenport University ($39,304 vs. $17,124)
MHC vs. Davenport University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Davenport University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davenport University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Davenport University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Davenport 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 Davenport University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Davenport University (85% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $33,700)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,544 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,750)
- MHC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($219 vs. $276)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/