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Overview |
Oakland | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Oakland | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Oakland | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oakland | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakland | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 11,674 students)
Oakland vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 218.9% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.6% higher at University of Dayton than Oakland University ($46,170.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than University of Dayton ($15,161 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 37.5% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($11,192 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 227.2% larger than aid received Oakland University ($31,920 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland 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 Oakland .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 117 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
Oakland vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Oakland University (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $10,600 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Oakland 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 Oakland students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/