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Overview |
University of Dayton | JCU | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Dayton | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 34% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 2,922 students)
University of Dayton vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or JCU?
- University of Dayton is 1.5% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at University of Dayton than John Carroll University ($46,170.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than University of Dayton ($30,496 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 16.6% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($13,200 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 4.9% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($31,920 vs. $30,415)
University of Dayton vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 60 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
University of Dayton vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or JCU? 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 JCU and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than John Carroll University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $300 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $57,300)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/