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Overview |
St. Mary's College | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,519 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #162 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintmarys.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's College | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,880 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,880 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,580 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,960 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,112 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
St. Mary's College | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,260 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 1,896 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1328 | 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 |
St. Mary's College | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's College | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's College | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
St. Mary's College | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 45% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's College | 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
- University of Dayton is larger than than St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 1,519 students)
St. Mary's College vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's College or University of Dayton?
- Saint Mary's College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($48,880.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at St. Mary's College than University of Dayton ($48,880.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's College than University of Dayton ($27,960 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's College are 13.3% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($13,580 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's College than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 13.1% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($36,112 vs. $31,920)
St. Mary's College vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's College 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 St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 62 points higher than at St. Mary's College (1125)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at St. Mary's College (25)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
St. Mary's College vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's College 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 St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than University of Dayton (79% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $6,200 more per year than St. Mary's College graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $51,100)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dayton students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/