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Overview |
University of Dayton | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 61% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Dayton | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 73% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 2,243 students)
University of Dayton vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Washington and Lee than University of Dayton ($60,590.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than University of Dayton ($24,733 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 9.9% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($15,390 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Washington and Lee University (96% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 74.1% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($55,567 vs. $31,920)
University of Dayton vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 208 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
University of Dayton vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than University of Dayton (91% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $31,700 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $57,300)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dayton students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/