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Overview |
University of Dayton | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
University of Dayton | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | Seattle U | ||
| 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 Seattle U based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 7,121 students)
University of Dayton vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 9% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Seattle U than University of Dayton ($50,328.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than Seattle U ($30,590 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 13.8% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($13,524 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 3.2% larger than aid received Seattle University ($31,920 vs. $30,917)
University of Dayton vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 5 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
University of Dayton vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Seattle University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $57,300)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/