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Overview |
WUSTL | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,500 | 11,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wustl.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
WUSTL | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,750 | $47,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,750 | $47,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,778 | $15,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,440 | $31,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,036 | $31,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 95% |
Admission |
WUSTL | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,240 | 22,747 | ||
| Admitted | 3,855 | 14,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 61.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1570 | 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 4, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WUSTL | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WUSTL | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,800 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,900 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $268 |
Diversity |
WUSTL | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
WUSTL | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 45% | ||
Campus |
WUSTL | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (16,500 students vs. 11,304 students)
WUSTL vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WUSTL or University of Dayton?
- Washington University in St Louis is 29.7% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($61,750.00 vs. $47,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at WUSTL than University of Dayton ($61,750.00 vs. $47,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than University of Dayton ($22,440 vs. $31,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 32.9% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($15,640 vs. $20,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Washington University in St Louis (95% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 91.6% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($61,036 vs. $31,852)
WUSTL vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WUSTL 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 WUSTL .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 282 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (61.6%) than WUSTL (12%)
WUSTL vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WUSTL 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 WUSTL .
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than University of Dayton (93% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $25,500 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $57,300)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $6,100 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($19,900 vs. $26,000)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($205 vs. $268)
- More WUSTL 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/