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Cleveland State Miami Xavier Ohio State Butler UC Westmont College Biola University USD Wright State Pepperdine Marquette University| Point Loma Nazarene University | University of Dayton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
PLNU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
PLNU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PLNU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 45% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 14.3% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at University of Dayton than Point Loma Nazarene University ($46,170.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than PLNU ($30,590 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 30.4% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($11,800 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 64.3% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($31,920 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU 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 PLNU .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 39 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
PLNU vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $3,800 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/