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Overview |
Davenport University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,073 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davenport.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davenport University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,240 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,240 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,350 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,124 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Davenport University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,379 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 3,342 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davenport University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $237 |
Diversity |
Davenport University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Davenport University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Davenport University | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside based on total student enrollment (5,073 students vs. 3,947 students)
Davenport University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davenport University or Parkside?
- Davenport University is 237.2% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($21,240.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Davenport University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($21,240.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Davenport University ($8,510 vs. $18,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 31.1% lower than costs at Davenport University ($7,966 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davenport University students is 141.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($17,124 vs. $7,098)
Davenport University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davenport University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Davenport University .
- Accepted freshman Parkside 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 Parkside (72.8%)
Davenport University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davenport University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Davenport University.
- The graduation rate at Parkside is higher than Davenport University (28% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $7,300 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $33,700)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $3,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $26,750)
- Parkside graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($237 vs. $276)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/