| Dayton vs. CIA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#181 in National Universities #9 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #31 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$49,140 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$48,700 |
| $19,580 | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$31,278 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$28,554 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,290 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,150 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier65.45% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter61.35% |
| Lower11.68% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.83% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger10,506 | Total Enrollment | Smaller545 |
| Larger7,740 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller545 |
| 2,766 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| 729 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher80% | Graduate Rate | Lower58% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,824) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 328) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,130) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,730) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 1,006 | Number of faculty | 109 |
| Higher$86,795 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$64,210 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.