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Overview |
Davidson | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 96% |
Admission |
Davidson | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 | Jan 7, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $268 |
Diversity |
Davidson | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Davidson | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or University of Dayton?
- Davidson College is 22.5% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Davidson than University of Dayton ($56,550.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than University of Dayton ($26,704 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 2.3% lower than costs at Davidson College ($15,390 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Davidson College (96% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 45.7% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($46,496 vs. $31,920)
Davidson vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson 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 Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 168 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than University of Dayton (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $6,200 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $57,300)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($17,000 vs. $26,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dayton students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/