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Overview |
NKU | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
NKU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $268 |
Diversity |
NKU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 45% | ||
Campus |
NKU | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 11,674 students)
NKU vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 352.3% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.6% higher at University of Dayton than Northern Kentucky University ($46,170.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than University of Dayton ($7,259 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 36.8% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($11,248 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 183.1% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($31,920 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU 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 NKU .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 119 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
NKU vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Northern Kentucky University (74% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $17,600 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,050 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($24,950 vs. $26,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($257 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/