University of Dayton vs. Grove City College

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Dayton in Dayton, OH with Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Dayton is larger than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (10,506 students vs. 2,383 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Dayton is located in Dayton, OH (Midsize City setting); Grove City College is in Grove City, Pennsylvania (Distant Town setting).
• University of Dayton is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Grove City College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Dayton 14:1; Grove City College 13:1.

University of Dayton vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or Grove City College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grove City College than University of Dayton ($25,289 vs. $32,794).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 27.2% lower than at University of Dayton ($12,230 vs. $16,800).
• University of Dayton is 126.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than Grove City College (about $27,440 more per year; $49,140.00 vs. $21,700.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 126.5% higher at University of Dayton than at Grove City College (about $27,440 more per year; $49,140.00 vs. $21,700.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Dayton than at Grove City College (95% vs. 65%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 280% larger than aid received by Grove City College students ($33,418 vs. $8,794).

University of Dayton vs. Grove City College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or Grove City College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Grove City College and University of Dayton.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Dayton (1290) is 30 points higher than at Grove City College (1260).
• Incoming University of Dayton students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 27 at Grove City College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Dayton 1200/1380; Grove City College 1141/1388.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Dayton 25/31; Grove City College 23/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: University of Dayton - Test optional; Grove City College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: University of Dayton Feb 1, 2027; Grove City College Mar 20, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Grove City College (3.73).
• Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than University of Dayton (65.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 11.7% at University of Dayton vs. 37.3% at Grove City College.

University of Dayton vs. Grove City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for University of Dayton and Grove City College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Dayton's six-year graduation rate is 74%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Grove City College.
• Graduates from University of Dayton have median earnings of about $57,300 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Grove City College.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.