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Overview |
University of Dayton | Penn State | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 44% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Dayton | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 11,674 students)
University of Dayton vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or Penn State?
- University of Dayton is 151.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at University of Dayton than Penn State Main Campus ($46,170.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than University of Dayton ($26,747 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 20.8% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($12,744 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Penn State Main Campus (96% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 217.1% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($31,920 vs. $10,066)
University of Dayton vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 15 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Penn State (27)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Penn State (55.2%)
University of Dayton vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or Penn State? 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 Penn State and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Dayton (87% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $2,000 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $55,300)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/