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Overview |
University of Dayton | BC | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,304 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,600 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,640 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,551 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,852 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,747 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 14,023 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.6% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1370 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | BC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
University of Dayton | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (11,304 students vs. 1,436 students)
University of Dayton vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or BC?
- University of Dayton is 18.1% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($47,600.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at University of Dayton than Bridgewater College ($47,600.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than University of Dayton ($19,660 vs. $31,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 8.8% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($14,370 vs. $15,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than University of Dayton (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 14.1% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($36,350 vs. $31,852)
University of Dayton vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 153 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than University of Dayton (61.6%)
University of Dayton vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or BC? 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 BC and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Bridgewater College (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $14,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $43,100)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/