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Overview |
University of Dayton | Pitt | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Dayton | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | Pitt | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 11,674 students)
University of Dayton vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or Pitt?
- University of Dayton is 133.7% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at University of Dayton than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($46,170.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of Dayton ($24,286 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 24.5% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($12,360 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 192.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($31,920 vs. $10,919)
University of Dayton vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 85 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Pitt (49.1%)
University of Dayton vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or Pitt? 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 Pitt and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than University of Dayton (79% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $700 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $57,300)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,909)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt 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/