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Overview |
Valpo | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Valpo | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Academics |
Valpo | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Valpo | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at University of Dayton than Valparaiso University ($46,170.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than University of Dayton ($22,755 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 16.8% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($13,180 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 8.7% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($34,706 vs. $31,920)
Valpo vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo 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 Valpo .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 28 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
Valpo vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Valparaiso University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $3,300 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $54,000)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/