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Overview |
Davenport University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,073 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davenport.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davenport University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,240 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,240 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,350 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,124 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Davenport University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,379 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 3,342 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Davenport University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davenport University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $222 |
Diversity |
Davenport University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Davenport University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Davenport University | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Davenport University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 5,073 students)
Davenport University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davenport University or Cleveland State?
- Davenport University is 74.9% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($21,240.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Davenport University than Cleveland State University ($21,240.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Davenport University ($15,719 vs. $18,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 35.9% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,444 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davenport University students is 81.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($17,124 vs. $9,436)
Davenport University vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davenport University or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Davenport University .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Davenport University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davenport University or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and Davenport University.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Davenport University (30% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $33,700)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,750)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($222 vs. $276)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/