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Overview |
DePaul | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
DePaul | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $268 |
Diversity |
DePaul | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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
- DePaul University is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 11,674 students)
DePaul vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 9.4% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at University of Dayton than DePaul University ($46,170.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than DePaul ($30,590 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 4.4% lower than costs at DePaul University ($15,390 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than University of Dayton (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 22.8% larger than aid received DePaul University ($31,920 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul 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 DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than DePaul University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $400 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $56,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,668 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($241 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/