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Overview |
Illinois | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,563 | 11,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,712 | $47,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,208 | $47,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,938 | $15,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,297 | $31,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,524 | $31,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 95% |
Admission |
Illinois | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 67,398 | 22,747 | ||
| Admitted | 29,446 | 14,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 61.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1510 | 1195/1370 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Illinois | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Illinois | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (56,563 students vs. 11,304 students)
Illinois vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 274.4% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($47,600.00 vs. $12,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at University of Dayton than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($47,600.00 vs. $31,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than University of Dayton ($14,297 vs. $31,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign are 12.2% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($13,938 vs. $15,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (95% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 81.8% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($31,852 vs. $17,524)
Illinois vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois 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 Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 118 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming Illinois students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (61.6%) than Illinois (43.7%)
Illinois vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than University of Dayton (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $9,200 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $57,300)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Illinois graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/