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Overview |
Notre Dame | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,105 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #31 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nd.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,794 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,794 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,474 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,859 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 96% |
Admission |
Notre Dame | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,509 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 3,421 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Notre Dame | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Notre Dame | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Notre Dame is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (13,105 students vs. 11,674 students)
Notre Dame vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame or University of Dayton?
- University of Notre Dame is 29.5% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($59,794.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Notre Dame than University of Dayton ($59,794.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Notre Dame than University of Dayton ($28,474 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 8.6% lower than costs at University of Notre Dame ($15,390 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than University of Notre Dame (96% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Notre Dame students is 56.2% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($49,859 vs. $31,920)
Notre Dame vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame .
- The average SAT score at University of Notre Dame (1455) is 268 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming Notre Dame students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Notre Dame (12.9%)
Notre Dame vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame .
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than University of Dayton (96% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Notre Dame earn on average $32,500 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $57,300)
- University of Notre Dame students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Notre Dame graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dayton students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/