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Overview |
SHU | Davenport University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 5,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | davenport.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Davenport University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $21,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $21,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $18,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $17,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Davenport University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 3,379 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 3,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
SHU | Davenport University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Davenport University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
SHU | Davenport University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 11% |
Students |
SHU | Davenport University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 16% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Davenport University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 5,073 students)
SHU vs. Davenport University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Davenport University?
- Sacred Heart University is 118% more expensive to attend than Davenport University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118% higher at SHU than Davenport University ($46,310.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davenport University than SHU ($18,350 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 67.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($10,444 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Davenport University ($19,484 vs. $17,124)
SHU vs. Davenport University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Davenport University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davenport University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Davenport University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Davenport University (68% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $26,000 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $33,700)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,750)
- SHU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/