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Overview |
University of Dayton | Pacific | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $270 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
University of Dayton | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 3,559 students)
University of Dayton vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Pacific than University of Dayton ($50,884.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than Pacific ($30,590 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 6.8% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($14,408 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than University of Dayton (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 4.4% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($33,340 vs. $31,920)
University of Dayton vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 97 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
University of Dayton vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or Pacific? 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 Pacific and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Pacific University (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $10,500 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $46,800)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,156)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/