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Dayton, OH · Ada, OH
| University of Dayton | Ohio Northern University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $29,533/yr | $24,478/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $21,736/yr | $18,525/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,595/yr | $19,223/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $24,155/yr | $22,336/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,871/yr | $25,605/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $33,731/yr | $27,710/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,800/yr | $14,604/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,800/yr | $10,593/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,025/yr | $2,304/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $65,881/yr | $53,580/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $49,140/yr | $39,800/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $49,140/yr | $39,800/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 16% | 21% |
| Students taking federal loans | 40% | 55% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 65% | 74% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1200–1380 | 1175–1400 |
| SAT average | 1335 | 1252 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–31 | 24–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–33 · Math 25–31 | English 22–29 · Math 24–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 22,747 | 4,537 |
| Students accepted | 14,023 | 3,328 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,904 | 587 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 10% | 10% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 29% | 42% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 80% | 75% |
| Freshmen who come back | 89% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $75,537/yr | $80,928/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $50,541–$102,329 | $51,102–$123,378 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 81% | 73% |
| White students graduating | 82% | 76% |
| Black students graduating | 68% | 67% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 80% | 40% |
| Asian students graduating | 83% | 91% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $62,477/yr | $62,686/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 85% | 86% |
| Graduate on time | 65% | 59% |
| Pell students who graduate | 70% | 67% |
| First-gen students who finish | 73% | 67% |
| Low-income students who finish | 68% | 52% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $69,652/yr | $69,461/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Engineering 16% · Health Professions 12% | Engineering 26% · Health Professions 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees | Engineering — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Engineering — 16% of degrees | Health Professions — 21% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $112,830/yr | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $102,329/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 26% | 36% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,682 | 2,489 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,766 | 434 |
| Average professor pay | $9,699/mo | $9,306/mo |
| Full-time professors | 70% | 79% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $114,495 | $79,216 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | Dayton, OH | Ada, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1850 | 1871 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Men | 53% | 55% |
| Women | 47% | 45% |
| White students | 79% | 80% |
| Black students | 4.9% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| Asian students | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 5.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 10% | 24% |
| Part-time students | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,290/yr | $14,868/yr |
| Endowment | $865.5M | $216.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 6,630 | 1,930 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,360/yr | $6,600/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,280/yr | $6,600/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | No | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 25 |
| Student athletes | 427 | 763 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.6M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $43.7M | $6.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $43.7M | $6.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $501,612 | $114,974 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.