University of Dayton vs University of San Diego
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of DaytonDayton, OHCatholic collegeBFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of San DiegoSan Diego, CACatholic college
At a glance
- University of Dayton lists Mass every weekday; University of San Diego lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Dayton lists confession 3 times a week; University of San Diego, once a week.
- University of San Diego has the higher graduation rate: 84% against 80% at University of Dayton.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of San Diego has the lower price after aid: $15,586 a year, against $21,736 at University of Dayton.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
3 times a week
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
2 times a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
5 listed
Religious order or tradition
Marianist
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Dayton, OH
San Diego, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
11,304
9,110
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
65%
52%
Average SAT
1335
ACT middle 50%
25–31
Graduation rate
80%
84%
First-year retention
89%
91%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$29,533
$30,365
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$21,736
$15,586
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$21,595
$17,441
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$24,155
$19,557
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$26,871
$27,012
Net price, over $110,000 income
$33,731
$46,989
Median debt
$23,250
$22,940
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$75,537
$86,522
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.