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Overview |
University of Dayton | SPU | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $264 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Dayton | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 3,118 students)
University of Dayton vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or SPU?
- University of Dayton is 26.5% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at University of Dayton than Seattle Pacific University ($46,170.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than University of Dayton ($26,549 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Pacific University are 6.8% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($14,409 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than University of Dayton (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 25.9% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($31,920 vs. $25,359)
University of Dayton vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 42 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
University of Dayton vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or SPU? 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 SPU and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is the same as at Seattle Pacific University (74% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $6,900 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $397 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($25,603 vs. $26,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($264 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SPU 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/