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Overview |
CSU | Davenport University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 5,073 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | davenport.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Davenport University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $21,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $21,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $18,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $17,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Davenport University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 3,379 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 3,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| 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 |
CSU | Davenport University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Davenport University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $276 |
Diversity |
CSU | Davenport University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 11% |
Students |
CSU | Davenport University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Davenport University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davenport University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (5,073 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Davenport University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Davenport University?
- Davenport University is 177.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($21,240.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.4% higher at Davenport University than Chicago State University ($21,240.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Davenport University ($6,446 vs. $18,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 32.1% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,444 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davenport University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($17,124 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Davenport University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Davenport University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davenport University or CSU .
- Accepted freshman Davenport University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Davenport University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Davenport University is higher than Chicago State University (25% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $33,700)
- Davenport University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,750 vs. $31,250)
- Davenport University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($276 vs. $323)
- More Davenport University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/