College comparison

St. John Fisher University vs University of Dayton

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY	University of Dayton Dayton, OH
Acceptance rateUniversity of Dayton is more selective	66%	65%
SAT (25–75)	1120–1300	1200–1380
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,565	7,682
Avg net price	$28,945	$29,533
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Dayton reports higher median earnings	$66,944	$75,537
Graduation rate	74%	80%
Median debt	$23,250	$23,250
Economic mobility	—	0.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is St. John Fisher University or University of Dayton harder to get into?

University of Dayton is more selective: St. John Fisher University's acceptance rate is approximately 66% and University of Dayton's is approximately 65% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for St. John Fisher University vs University of Dayton?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1120–1300 at St. John Fisher University and 1200–1380 at University of Dayton. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.