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Overview |
UChicago | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 96% |
Admission |
UChicago | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
UChicago | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
UChicago | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
UChicago | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 11,674 students)
UChicago vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or University of Dayton?
- University of Chicago is 32.5% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at UChicago than University of Dayton ($61,179.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than UChicago ($30,590 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 19.5% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($15,390 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than University of Chicago (96% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 51.7% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($48,422 vs. $31,920)
UChicago vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago 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 UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 319 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than University of Dayton (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $41,200 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $57,300)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dayton students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/