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Overview |
GVSU | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
GVSU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
GVSU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
GVSU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 45% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 11,674 students)
GVSU vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 230.9% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.5% higher at University of Dayton than Grand Valley State University ($46,170.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than University of Dayton ($17,105 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 51.8% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($10,140 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Grand Valley State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 262.3% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($31,920 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 97 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
GVSU vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Grand Valley State University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $12,700 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/