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Overview |
USF | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,212 | 11,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,670 | $47,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,670 | $47,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $15,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,104 | $31,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $31,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
USF | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,709 | 22,747 | ||
| Admitted | 13,052 | 14,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 61.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1195/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USF | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
USF | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
USF | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 45% | ||
Campus |
USF | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than USF based on total student enrollment (11,304 students vs. 9,212 students)
USF vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or University of Dayton?
- University of San Francisco is 21.2% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($57,670.00 vs. $47,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at USF than University of Dayton ($57,670.00 vs. $47,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than USF ($31,551 vs. $44,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 10.6% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($15,640 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco than University of Dayton (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 2% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($32,492 vs. $31,852)
USF vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF 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 USF .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 15 points higher than at USF (1172)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at USF (3.57)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (61.6%) than USF (50.8%)
USF vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than University of San Francisco (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $13,100 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $57,300)
- University of San Francisco students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- USF 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 USF students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/