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Overview |
IU | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
IU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 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 |
Academics |
IU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
IU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 45% | ||
Campus |
IU | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 11,674 students)
IU vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 361.1% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at University of Dayton than Indiana University Bloomington ($46,170.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than University of Dayton ($16,234 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 25.9% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($12,228 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Indiana University Bloomington (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 208.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($31,920 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU 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 IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 12 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming IU students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
IU vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $1,100 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $56,200)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- IU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/