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Overview |
CCS | Davenport University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 5,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | davenport.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Davenport University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $21,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $21,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $18,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $17,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | Davenport University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 3,379 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 3,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CCS | Davenport University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Davenport University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
CCS | Davenport University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 11% |
Students |
CCS | Davenport University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CCS | 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 CCS based on total student enrollment (5,073 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. Davenport University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Davenport University?
- College for Creative Studies is 126.1% more expensive to attend than Davenport University for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.1% higher at CCS than Davenport University ($48,030.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davenport University than CCS ($18,350 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 18% lower than costs at Davenport University ($8,850 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 41.9% larger than aid received Davenport University ($24,307 vs. $17,124)
CCS vs. Davenport University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Davenport University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davenport University or CCS .
- Accepted freshman Davenport University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CCS (3.19)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Davenport University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS 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 CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Davenport University (57% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $12,400 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $33,700)
- Davenport University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Davenport University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/