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Overview |
University of Dayton | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Dayton | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 4,704 students)
University of Dayton vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or Lipscomb?
- University of Dayton is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at University of Dayton than Lipscomb University ($46,170.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than University of Dayton ($27,937 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 9.6% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($14,036 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 30.8% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($31,920 vs. $24,404)
University of Dayton vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 11 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
University of Dayton vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Lipscomb University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $10,400 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/