Davenport vs Olivet College

Davenport University and Olivet College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Michigan, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Davenport University, renowned for its business and technology programs, boasts a higher acceptance rate, attracting a larger and more diverse student body. Olivet College, known for its liberal arts education, maintains a smaller student population, fostering a close-knit community. While both universities offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, Davenport University excels in business, engineering, and health sciences, while Olivet College shines in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including graduation rates, tuition fees, and campus life, to determine which institution best aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Davenport University	Olivet College
Overview
Location	Grand Rapids, Michigan	Olivet, Michigan
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Distant
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%	56.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation		Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	98.3%	88.5%
Application fees		$25
SAT range	N/A	910 - 1120
ACT range	N/A	18 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		30.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants	2,652	1,200
Total number of admissions given out	2,606	1,062
Admitted students who chose to enroll	460	218
Yield rate	17.7%	20.5%
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	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$33,020	$45,570
Average net price	$18,924	$23,779
Tuition	$20,064	$30,032
Room & board	$10,268	$10,838
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $13,381	100.0% Average amount $20,813
Students receiving federal student loan	58.0% Average amount $9,802	84.0% Average amount $5,248
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $11,678	84.0% Average amount $10,739

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,352 Men 44.5% Women 55.5%	851 Men 58.0% Women 42.0%
Graduate students	1,032 Men 37.5% Women 62.5%	34 Men 55.9% Women 44.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.2%	0.6%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	837	781
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

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

Outcome
Graduation rate	48.1%	44.1%
Dropout rate	50.0%	35.7%
Transferred out	N/A	20.2%
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	Insurance (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,626 Year 2: $51,035 Year 3: $56,285 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,783 Year 2: $40,896 Year 3: $48,098 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,640 Year 2: $36,560 Year 3: $43,659 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,174 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $41,413 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,707 Year 2: $28,381 Year 3: $34,449 Journalism (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,391 Year 3: N/A

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