Davenport vs Madonna University

Davenport University and Madonna University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Michigan, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Davenport University, with its sprawling campuses across the state, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students. Madonna University, on the other hand, maintains a more selective admissions process, ensuring a focused and intimate learning environment. While Davenport University excels in business and technology programs, Madonna University shines in the liberal arts and sciences, fostering well-rounded graduates. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional program offerings, to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Davenport University	Madonna University
Overview
Location	Grand Rapids, Michigan	Livonia, Michigan
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	78.0%	68.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	98.3%	52.3%
Application fees		$25
SAT range	N/A	890 - 1140
ACT range	N/A	20 - 25
Students submitting SAT score		17.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants	2,652	1,219
Total number of admissions given out	2,606	637
Admitted students who chose to enroll	460	253
Yield rate	17.7%	39.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$33,020	$41,750
Average net price	$18,924	$18,469
Tuition	$20,064	$24,900
Room & board	$10,268	Room/dormitory: $5,710 Meal plan: $5,140
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $13,381	97.0% Average amount $18,033
Students receiving federal student loan	58.0% Average amount $9,802	65.0% Average amount $5,147
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $11,678	11.0% Average amount $13,046

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,352 Men 44.5% Women 55.5%	2,040 Men 35.7% Women 64.3%
Graduate students	1,032 Men 37.5% Women 62.5%	404 Men 23.5% Women 76.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	7.9%
International students	3.2%	10.3%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	837	430
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Michigan Florida Ohio Tennessee Alaska

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Computer and Information Science Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Legal Profession	Health Professions Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Public Administration and Social Service Education
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	48.1%	64.0%
Dropout rate	50.0%	9.0%
Transferred out	N/A	25.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,447 Year 2: $66,171 Year 3: $81,958 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,784 Year 2: $63,318 Year 3: $71,445 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,868 Year 2: $56,484 Year 3: $68,399 Computer Programming (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $65,550 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,927 Year 2: $54,361 Year 3: $63,339 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,372 Year 2: $57,860 Year 3: $62,952 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,672 Year 2: $57,549 Year 3: $58,269 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,662 Year 2: $53,108 Year 3: $57,873 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $47,388 Year 2: $44,835 Year 3: $54,824 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,256 Year 2: $42,868 Year 3: $53,540	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $94,581 Year 2: $95,591 Year 3: $96,955 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,405 Year 2: $59,066 Year 3: $60,840 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,613 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $59,876 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,311 Year 2: $41,342 Year 3: $47,698 American Sign Language (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,834 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,409 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Legal Support Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,250 Year 2: $27,439 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,722 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,992 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,669 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A

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