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Overview |
CMU | Davenport University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 5,073 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | davenport.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Davenport University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $21,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $21,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $18,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $17,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | Davenport University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 3,379 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 3,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| 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 |
CMU | Davenport University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Davenport University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
CMU | Davenport University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
CMU | Davenport University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Davenport University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Davenport University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 5,073 students)
CMU vs. Davenport University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Davenport University?
- Davenport University is 60.9% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($21,240.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Davenport University than Central Michigan University ($21,240.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Davenport University ($15,605 vs. $18,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 7.7% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,444 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davenport University students is 51.4% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($17,124 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Davenport University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Davenport University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davenport University or CMU .
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Davenport University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Davenport University (54% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $33,700)
- Davenport University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Davenport University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More CMU 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/