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Owosso, MI · Grand Rapids, MI
| Baker College | Davenport University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,157/yr | $17,707/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,976/yr | $16,700/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,362/yr | $22,376/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,546/yr | $22,856/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,754/yr | $24,420/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $17,964/yr | $28,703/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $7,600/yr | $12,928/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,800/yr | $5,072/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $916/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,300/yr | $3,280/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $24,526/yr | $37,319/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,000/yr | $24,466/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $13,000/yr | $24,466/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 38% | 34% |
| Students taking federal loans | 45% | 46% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 82% | 98% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 960–1160 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1080 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 864 | 3,869 |
| Students accepted | 756 | 3,755 |
| Students who enrolled | 356 | 587 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 47% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 30% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 1% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 36% | 57% |
| Freshmen who come back | 66% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $35,833/yr | $45,099/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $17,637–$54,694 | $24,736–$67,837 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 29% | 49% |
| White students graduating | 39% | 62% |
| Black students graduating | 18% | 27% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 19% | 42% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $33,619/yr | $47,041/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 49% | 55% |
| Graduate on time | 24% | 39% |
| Pell students who graduate | 31% | 47% |
| First-gen students who finish | 20% | 34% |
| Low-income students who finish | 16% | 27% |
| Students who transfer out | 26% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $34,389/yr | $44,540/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 37% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 47% · Health Professions 32% · Computer & Information Sciences 14% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 37% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 47% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 32% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 11% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 4% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Legal Professions & Studies — 1% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Management Information Systems and Services — $91,337/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $98,724/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 7.4% | 14% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,026 | 3,134 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 360 | 1,074 |
| Average professor pay | $6,382/mo | $7,047/mo |
| Full-time professors | 18% | 29% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $23,085 | $34,920 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Owosso, MI | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1888 | 1866 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Men | 21% | 44% |
| Women | 79% | 56% |
| White students | 73% | 62% |
| Black students | 11% | 14% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.2% | 8.6% |
| Asian students | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 3% |
| Other / not reported | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 47% | 40% |
| Part-time students | 53% | 40% |
| Students age 25+ | 47% | 32% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,207/yr | $6,091/yr |
| Endowment | $348.0M | $32.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 558 | 941 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,600/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | No | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No data reported | Yes |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 21 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 697 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $5.8M |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $14.7M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $14.7M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $107,544 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.