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Overview |
HPU | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
HPU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $268 |
Diversity |
HPU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HPU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 45% | ||
Campus |
HPU | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 5,981 students)
HPU vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 26% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at University of Dayton than High Point University ($46,170.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than HPU ($30,590 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 7.4% lower than costs at High Point University ($15,390 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than High Point University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 68.6% larger than aid received High Point University ($31,920 vs. $18,930)
HPU vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU 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 HPU .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 74 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
HPU vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $15,300 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $3,579 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($22,421 vs. $26,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/