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Overview |
University of Dayton | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 57% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $247 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Dayton | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 11,674 students)
University of Dayton vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or Virginia Tech?
- University of Dayton is 281.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at University of Dayton than Virginia Tech ($46,170.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than University of Dayton ($19,301 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 21.4% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($12,680 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Virginia Tech (96% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 317.3% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($31,920 vs. $7,649)
University of Dayton vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 23 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
University of Dayton vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Dayton (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $7,700 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $57,300)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $2,034 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($23,966 vs. $26,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/