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Overview |
University of Dayton | VMI | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Dayton | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 1,512 students)
University of Dayton vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or VMI?
- University of Dayton is 372% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at University of Dayton than Virginia Military Institute ($46,170.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than University of Dayton ($18,129 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 44.2% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($10,674 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Virginia Military Institute (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 67% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($31,920 vs. $19,111)
University of Dayton vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 48 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at VMI (3.65)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than VMI (71.1%)
University of Dayton vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or VMI? 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 VMI and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Virginia Military Institute (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $4,800 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $57,300)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VMI students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/