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Overview |
University of Dayton | Xavier | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,304 | 6,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,600 | $47,895 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,600 | $47,895 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,640 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,551 | $31,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,852 | $30,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,747 | 16,750 | ||
| Admitted | 14,023 | 14,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1370 | 1060/1298 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Dayton | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 56% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Xavier based on total student enrollment (11,304 students vs. 6,000 students)
University of Dayton vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($47,895.00 vs. $47,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Xavier than University of Dayton ($47,895.00 vs. $47,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University than University of Dayton ($31,542 vs. $31,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 13.2% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($13,820 vs. $15,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than University of Dayton (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 3.1% larger than aid received Xavier University ($31,852 vs. $30,901)
University of Dayton vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 76 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of Dayton (61.6%)
University of Dayton vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton or Xavier? 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 Xavier and University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than University of Dayton (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $2,800 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $54,500)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/