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Overview |
University of Dayton | JMU | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 33% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Dayton | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 11,674 students)
University of Dayton vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or JMU?
- University of Dayton is 500.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at University of Dayton than James Madison University ($46,170.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than University of Dayton ($18,274 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 27.8% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($12,040 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than James Madison University (96% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 216.6% larger than aid received James Madison University ($31,920 vs. $10,081)
University of Dayton vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 53 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
University of Dayton vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or JMU? 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 JMU and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Dayton (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $3,000 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $57,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,101 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JMU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/