University of Dayton vs. PHC

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Dayton in Dayton, OH with Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Dayton is larger than PHC based on total student enrollment (10,506 students vs. 425 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Dayton is located in Dayton, OH (Midsize City setting); Patrick Henry College is in Purcellville, Virginia (Town Fringe setting).
• University of Dayton is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Patrick Henry College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Dayton 14:1; Patrick Henry College 14:1.

University of Dayton vs. PHC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or PHC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than University of Dayton ($25,869 vs. $32,794).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 34.4% lower than at University of Dayton ($11,020 vs. $16,800).
• University of Dayton is 72.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than PHC (about $20,715 more per year; $49,140.00 vs. $28,425.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 72.9% higher at University of Dayton than at Patrick Henry College (about $20,715 more per year; $49,140.00 vs. $28,425.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Patrick Henry College than at University of Dayton (100% vs. 95%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 150.4% larger than aid received by Patrick Henry College students ($33,418 vs. $13,345).

University of Dayton vs. PHC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or PHC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between PHC and University of Dayton.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Patrick Henry College (1330) is 40 points higher than at University of Dayton (1290).
• Incoming PHC students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 28 at University of Dayton).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Dayton 1200/1380; Patrick Henry College 1240/1420.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Dayton 25/31; Patrick Henry College 27/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: University of Dayton - Test optional; PHC - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: University of Dayton Feb 1, 2027; PHC Jul 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman PHC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at University of Dayton (3.77).
• PHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than University of Dayton (65.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 11.7% at University of Dayton vs. 47.6% at PHC.

University of Dayton vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for University of Dayton and PHC? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Dayton's six-year graduation rate is 74%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for PHC.
• Graduates from University of Dayton have median earnings of about $57,300 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for PHC.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.