Dayton vs Boston College

Considering higher education options? Explore the distinct characteristics of the University of Dayton and Boston College through our comprehensive comparison. With acceptance rates of 73% and 26%, respectively, these institutions cater to different levels of competitiveness. While Dayton's popular majors include Engineering, Business, and Education, Boston College excels in Economics, Political Science, and Psychology. Discover the diverse student body demographics, graduation rates, and more by delving into our detailed comparison table. Whether you seek a faith-based education in a mid-sized city or a Jesuit tradition in a vibrant metropolis, this side-by-side analysis will guide you towards the institution that best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Boston College	University of Dayton
Overview
Location	Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts	Dayton, Ohio
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	95.0%	88.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	19.0%	80.6%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $80 Graduate: $75
SAT range	1420 - 1530	1130 - 1330
ACT range	33 - 34	23 - 29
Students submitting SAT score	30.0%	15.0%
Students submitting ACT score	20.0%	54.0%
Total number of applicants	39,846	17,262
Total number of admissions given out	7,587	13,919
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,516	2,126
Yield rate	33.2%	15.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$76,606	$62,510
Average net price	$30,159	$29,933
Tuition	$60,530	$44,890
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,780 Meal plan: $5,822	Room/dormitory: $8,940 Meal plan: $5,930
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	39.0% Average amount $48,693	96.0% Average amount $32,287
Students receiving federal student loan	33.0% Average amount $3,579	56.0% Average amount $8,254
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $2,200	9.0% Average amount $16,267

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	9,955 Men 47.1% Women 52.9%	8,637 Men 52.3% Women 47.7%
Graduate students	5,622 Men 42.2% Women 57.8%	3,334 Men 50.7% Women 49.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	44.0%
International students	12.4%	11.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	7,602	6,875
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania New York Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Education Public Administration and Social Service Legal Profession	Engineering Business Education Computer and Information Science Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	90.8%	79.8%
Dropout rate	2.5%	19.8%
Transferred out	6.4%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $90,012 Year 2: $117,572 Year 3: $142,311 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $99,514 Year 2: $115,060 Year 3: $137,599 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $114,055 Year 2: $111,435 Year 3: $126,491 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $89,485 Year 2: $93,588 Year 3: $114,789 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $92,426 Year 2: $100,439 Year 3: $112,343 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $89,714 Year 2: $84,100 Year 3: $105,872 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $74,320 Year 2: $75,518 Year 3: $94,626 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,748 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $90,750 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,899 Year 2: $69,937 Year 3: $82,416 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,785 Year 2: $69,069 Year 3: $77,978	Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,637 Year 2: $72,274 Year 3: $78,310 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,339 Year 2: $68,688 Year 3: $75,982 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,024 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $72,578 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $67,941 Year 2: $72,340 Year 3: $72,493 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,126 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $71,557 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,507 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $70,236 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,946 Year 2: $63,749 Year 3: $69,399 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,857 Year 2: $62,707 Year 3: $68,241 Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,059 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $66,263 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,446 Year 2: $56,505 Year 3: $65,148

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