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Overview |
UIC | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 96% |
Admission |
UIC | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $268 |
Diversity |
UIC | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UIC | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 11,674 students)
UIC vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 320.9% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at University of Dayton than University of Illinois at Chicago ($46,170.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than University of Dayton ($10,384 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Chicago are 6.9% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($14,400 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than University of Illinois at Chicago (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 131.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($31,920 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC 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 UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 95 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
UIC vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (74% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $4,600 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $57,300)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/