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Overview |
University of Dayton | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Dayton | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 84% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 2,992 students)
University of Dayton vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 32.4% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Oberlin than University of Dayton ($61,106.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than Oberlin ($30,590 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 19.5% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,390 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than University of Dayton (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 9.8% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($35,040 vs. $31,920)
University of Dayton vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 170 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
University of Dayton vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than University of Dayton (88% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $13,400 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $43,900)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,579)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/