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CU Boulder Cleveland State CU Denver Miami Xavier Ohio State Butler UC Wright State Colorado State Colorado School of Mines Marquette University| University of Denver | University of Dayton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
DU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
DU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
DU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 45% | ||
Campus |
DU | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 11,674 students)
DU vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or University of Dayton?
- University of Denver is 19.7% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at DU than University of Dayton ($55,260.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than DU ($30,590 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 0.5% lower than costs at University of Denver ($15,390 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than University of Dayton (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 3.1% larger than aid received University of Denver ($31,920 vs. $30,954)
DU vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 62 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming DU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at DU (3.72)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
DU vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than University of Dayton (78% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $6,100 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $57,300)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,000)
- DU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU 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/