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Overview |
University of Dayton | TCU | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,304 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,600 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,600 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,640 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,551 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,852 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,747 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 14,023 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.6% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1370 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Dayton | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 52% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 11,304 students)
University of Dayton vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 20% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $47,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at TCU than University of Dayton ($57,130.00 vs. $47,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than TCU ($31,551 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 5.7% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($14,800 vs. $15,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Texas Christian University (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 6.2% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($33,813 vs. $31,852)
University of Dayton vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 33 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming TCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at TCU (3.68)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (61.6%) than TCU (42.6%)
University of Dayton vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or TCU? 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 TCU and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is the same as at Texas Christian University (74% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $300 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $57,300)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/