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Overview |
University of Dayton | Providence | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Dayton | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 90% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 4,473 students)
University of Dayton vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or Providence?
- Providence College is 23.4% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Providence than University of Dayton ($56,980.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than Providence ($30,590 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 7.5% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,390 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Providence College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 3.1% larger than aid received Providence College ($31,920 vs. $30,971)
University of Dayton vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or University of Dayton .
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Providence (3.47)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Providence (52.8%)
University of Dayton vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or Providence? 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 Providence and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than University of Dayton (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $10,700 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $57,300)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/