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Overview |
WPI | Davenport University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 5,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | davenport.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Davenport University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $21,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $21,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $18,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $17,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Davenport University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 3,379 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 3,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Davenport University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Davenport University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
WPI | Davenport University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
WPI | Davenport University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 16% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Davenport University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Davenport University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 5,073 students)
WPI vs. Davenport University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Davenport University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 163.7% more expensive to attend than Davenport University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.7% higher at WPI than Davenport University ($56,000.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davenport University than WPI ($18,350 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 58.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($10,444 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 58% larger than aid received Davenport University ($27,059 vs. $17,124)
WPI vs. Davenport University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Davenport University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davenport University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Davenport University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Davenport University (76% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $49,000 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $33,700)
- Davenport University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Davenport University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/