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Overview |
Elon | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 11,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $47,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $47,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $15,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $31,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $31,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 95% |
Admission |
Elon | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 22,747 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 14,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 61.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 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 10, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
Elon | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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 Elon based on total student enrollment (11,304 students vs. 7,207 students)
Elon vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($47,600.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at University of Dayton than Elon University ($47,600.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than Elon ($31,551 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 8% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($14,478 vs. $15,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Elon University (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 81.8% larger than aid received Elon University ($31,852 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon 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 Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 24 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming Elon students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than University of Dayton (61.6%)
Elon vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of Dayton (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $1,100 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dayton students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/