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Overview |
Davenport University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Sault Ste Marie, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,073 | 1,655 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davenport.edu | lssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davenport University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,240 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,240 | $13,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $11,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,350 | $14,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,124 | $10,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Davenport University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,379 | 2,408 | ||
| Admitted | 3,342 | 1,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Davenport University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davenport University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $240 |
Diversity |
Davenport University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Davenport University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Davenport University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davenport University is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (5,073 students vs. 1,655 students)
Davenport University vs. Lake Superior State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davenport University or Lake Superior State University?
- Davenport University is 58% more expensive to attend than Lake Superior State University for in-state tuition ($21,240.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Davenport University than Lake Superior State University ($21,240.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Davenport University ($14,336 vs. $18,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 5.5% lower than costs at Lake Superior State University ($10,444 vs. $11,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than Lake Superior State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davenport University students is 58.3% larger than aid received Lake Superior State University ($17,124 vs. $10,816)
Davenport University vs. Lake Superior State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davenport University or Lake Superior State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lake Superior State University or Davenport University .
- Accepted freshman Davenport University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Davenport University vs. Lake Superior State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davenport University or Lake Superior State 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 Lake Superior State University and Davenport University.
- The graduation rate at Lake Superior State University is higher than Davenport University (35% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Lake Superior State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $33,700)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,750)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($240 vs. $276)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/