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Overview |
EIU | Davenport University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 5,073 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | davenport.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Davenport University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $21,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $21,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $18,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $17,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Davenport University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 3,379 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 3,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| 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 |
EIU | Davenport University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Davenport University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $276 |
Diversity |
EIU | Davenport University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
EIU | Davenport University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Davenport University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Davenport University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 5,073 students)
EIU vs. Davenport University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Davenport University?
- Davenport University is 118.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($21,240.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Davenport University than Eastern Illinois University ($21,240.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Davenport University ($13,380 vs. $18,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 3.5% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,444 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Davenport University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davenport University students is 45.5% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($17,124 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Davenport University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Davenport University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davenport University or EIU .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Davenport University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Davenport University (59% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $33,700)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $26,750)
- EIU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($244 vs. $276)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/