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Overview |
IIT | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
IIT | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 |
IIT | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
IIT | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
IIT | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 45% | ||
Campus |
IIT | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than IIT based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 6,943 students)
IIT vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or University of Dayton?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 5.4% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at IIT than University of Dayton ($48,670.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than University of Dayton ($28,702 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 1.2% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($15,390 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology than University of Dayton (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 26.1% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($40,243 vs. $31,920)
IIT vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT 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 IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 64 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming IIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $22,000 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $57,300)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IIT students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/