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Cleveland State Miami Xavier Ohio State Butler UC UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond Wright State Marquette University Kent State Loyola| Wake Forest University | University of Dayton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 11,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $47,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $47,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $15,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $31,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $31,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 95% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 22,747 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 14,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 61.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wake Forest | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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 Dayton is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (11,304 students vs. 9,121 students)
Wake Forest vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or University of Dayton?
- Wake Forest University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $47,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Wake Forest than University of Dayton ($63,608.00 vs. $47,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than University of Dayton ($27,790 vs. $31,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 14.1% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($15,640 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Wake Forest University (95% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 73% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($55,090 vs. $31,852)
Wake Forest vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest .
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (61.6%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than University of Dayton (88% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $19,900 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $57,300)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dayton students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/