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Overview |
ASU | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 11,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $47,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $47,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $15,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $31,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $31,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 95% |
Admission |
ASU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 22,747 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 14,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 61.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
ASU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 45% | ||
Campus |
ASU | 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 11,304 students)
ASU vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 1,022.1% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($47,600.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.1% higher at University of Dayton than Appalachian State University ($47,600.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than University of Dayton ($14,712 vs. $31,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 27.6% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($12,258 vs. $15,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Appalachian State University (95% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 314.9% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($31,852 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU 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 ASU .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 30 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than University of Dayton (61.6%)
ASU vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Appalachian State University (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $15,700 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/