| Dayton vs. Saint Louis |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#181 in National Universities #9 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #104 in National Universities #3 in Missouri Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$49,140 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$55,760 |
| cheaper$19,580 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$25,590 |
| Less$31,278 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$33,089 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,290 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,305 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter65.45% | Acceptance Rate | Easier75.04% |
| Lower11.68% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable13.86% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller10,506 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,059 |
| Smaller7,740 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,413 |
| Smaller2,766 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,646 |
| Smaller729 | Online Student Population | Larger1,143 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 80% | Graduate Rate | 80% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,824) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,188) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,130) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,454) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 1,006 | Number of faculty | 1,334 |
| Lower$86,795 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$102,913 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.