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Overview |
University of Dayton | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 65% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $144 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Dayton | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 79% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 11,674 students)
University of Dayton vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 25.9% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Vanderbilt than University of Dayton ($58,130.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than University of Dayton ($25,606 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 29.1% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($15,390 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Vanderbilt University (96% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 69% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($53,932 vs. $31,920)
University of Dayton vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 311 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
University of Dayton vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than University of Dayton (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $25,800 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $57,300)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,000)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanderbilt students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/