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Cleveland State Miami Xavier IU Kentucky Ohio State UIC Butler Purdue UB Wright State Ohio University| University of Cincinnati Main Campus | University of Dayton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,338 | 11,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,892 | $47,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,904 | $47,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,048 | $15,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,511 | $31,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $31,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 95% |
Admission |
UC | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,165 | 22,747 | ||
| Admitted | 29,077 | 14,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 61.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 1195/1370 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UC | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
UC | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UC | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UC | 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 11,304 students)
UC vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 300.3% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($47,600.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.7% higher at University of Dayton than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($47,600.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than University of Dayton ($21,511 vs. $31,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 19.9% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($13,048 vs. $15,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (95% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 288.7% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($31,852 vs. $8,195)
UC vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC 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 UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 22 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of Dayton (61.6%)
UC vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $11,700 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- UC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/