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Overview |
Davenport University | AU | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,073 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davenport.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davenport University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,240 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,240 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,350 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,124 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Davenport University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,379 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 3,342 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
Davenport University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davenport University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $277 |
Diversity |
Davenport University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Davenport University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Davenport University | AU | ||
| 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
- Davenport University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (5,073 students vs. 4,121 students)
Davenport University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davenport University or AU?
- Anderson University is 45.3% more expensive to attend than Davenport University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at AU than Davenport University ($30,860.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davenport University than AU ($18,350 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 7.5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,444 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 42.5% larger than aid received Davenport University ($24,409 vs. $17,124)
Davenport University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davenport University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Davenport University .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than AU (45.4%)
Davenport University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davenport University or AU? 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 AU and Davenport University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Davenport University (48% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $33,700)
- Davenport University students graduate with a $112 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($26,750 vs. $26,862)
- Davenport University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($276 vs. $277)
- More AU 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/