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Overview |
Michigan | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 52,065 | 11,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,896 | $47,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,740 | $47,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,856 | $15,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,005 | $31,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,005 | $31,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 95% |
Admission |
Michigan | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 87,632 | 22,747 | ||
| Admitted | 15,722 | 14,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.9% | 61.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $268 |
Diversity |
Michigan | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 11,304 students)
Michigan vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 181.7% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($47,600.00 vs. $16,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Michigan than University of Dayton ($57,740.00 vs. $47,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than University of Dayton ($19,005 vs. $31,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 12.9% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($13,856 vs. $15,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than University of Michigan (95% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 44.7% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($31,852 vs. $22,005)
Michigan vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan 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 Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 197 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (61.6%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Michigan vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Dayton (90% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $17,100 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $57,300)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $5,897 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($20,103 vs. $26,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($207 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan 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/