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Overview |
Lesley University | Davenport University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 5,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | davenport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Davenport University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $21,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $21,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $18,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $17,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Davenport University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 3,379 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 3,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lesley University | Davenport University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Davenport University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $276 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Davenport University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Lesley University | Davenport University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | 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
- Davenport University is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (5,073 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. Davenport University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Davenport University?
- Lesley University is 43.7% more expensive to attend than Davenport University for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at Lesley University than Davenport University ($30,514.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davenport University than Lesley University ($18,350 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 83.2% lower than costs at Lesley University ($10,444 vs. $19,138)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University as Davenport University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davenport University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Lesley University ($17,124 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. Davenport University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Davenport University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davenport University or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman Lesley University 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 Lesley University (86.2%)
Lesley University vs. Davenport University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University 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 Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than Davenport University (49% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Lesley University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $33,700)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($24,320 vs. $26,750)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($251 vs. $276)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/