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Overview |
University of Dayton | SU | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | SU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
University of Dayton | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 4,260 students)
University of Dayton vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or SU?
- University of Dayton is 36.6% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at University of Dayton than Shenandoah University ($46,170.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than University of Dayton ($26,143 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 37% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($11,230 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 36% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($31,920 vs. $23,467)
University of Dayton vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 182 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at SU (3.7)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
University of Dayton vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or SU? 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 SU and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Shenandoah University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $9,000 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SU 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 SU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/