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Overview |
University of Dayton | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $129 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
University of Dayton | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 8,286 students)
University of Dayton vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or Jefferson?
- University of Dayton is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at University of Dayton than Thomas Jefferson University ($46,170.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Dayton ($28,110 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($14,715 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 1.8% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($32,486 vs. $31,920)
University of Dayton vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or University of Dayton .
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
University of Dayton vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and University of Dayton.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $65,600 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $57,300)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($129 vs. $268)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dayton students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/