University of Dayton Discussion

[Anonymous]

For some reason, the previous topic about UD’s early action decisions got deleted but want to know more about this school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For some reason, the previous topic about UD’s early action decisions got deleted but want to know more about this school.

I am am alumni, as is my spouse and there are 10 others in our family. I guess you can say we can't stay away- it's very typical for multiple generations to go to Dayton, we are on our 3rd generation. Dayton makes you feel like you are part of a warm loving community in a way that I have never seen elsewhere. From the moment you step on campus, it is a point of pride to be laid back, friendly and sincere. I went for a weekend visit and couldn't image going anywhere else. That feeling never left. There is a lot of drinking I will say- social extroverts abound, but I think there is a place for everyone.

Dayton isn't super high in the rankings, which was a bit of an annoyance for me. That said, Dayton graduates in our family have done exceptionally well for themselves- very exceptionally. I have reflected on why this is and have concluded that the nature of Dayton students are to engage, communicate, believe in community and the common good, and work hard play hard. It seems to be a pretty good recipe for life, as it turns out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For some reason, the previous topic about UD’s early action decisions got deleted but want to know more about this school.

I am am alumni, as is my spouse and there are 10 others in our family. I guess you can say we can't stay away- it's very typical for multiple generations to go to Dayton, we are on our 3rd generation. Dayton makes you feel like you are part of a warm loving community in a way that I have never seen elsewhere. From the moment you step on campus, it is a point of pride to be laid back, friendly and sincere. I went for a weekend visit and couldn't image going anywhere else. That feeling never left. There is a lot of drinking I will say- social extroverts abound, but I think there is a place for everyone.

Dayton isn't super high in the rankings, which was a bit of an annoyance for me. That said, Dayton graduates in our family have done exceptionally well for themselves- very exceptionally. I have reflected on why this is and have concluded that the nature of Dayton students are to engage, communicate, believe in community and the common good, and work hard play hard. It seems to be a pretty good recipe for life, as it turns out.

Not OP. But I love this post. Thanks for sharing.

[Anonymous]

https://www.whio.com/news/local/ud-announces-death-graduate-student-air-force-lieutenant-3rd-student-death-this-week/65TZQ3FSCBCAHDPS6I3BWXDW7A/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.whio.com/news/local/ud-announces-death-graduate-student-air-force-lieutenant-3rd-student-death-this-week/65TZQ3FSCBCAHDPS6I3BWXDW7A/

Are you suggesting that these are the fault of the university?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.whio.com/news/local/ud-announces-death-graduate-student-air-force-lieutenant-3rd-student-death-this-week/65TZQ3FSCBCAHDPS6I3BWXDW7A/

Are you suggesting that these are the fault of the university?

New poster here.

One of the students died at Astroworld. Certainly not the fault of the university.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For some reason, the previous topic about UD’s early action decisions got deleted but want to know more about this school.

I am am alumni, as is my spouse and there are 10 others in our family. I guess you can say we can't stay away- it's very typical for multiple generations to go to Dayton, we are on our 3rd generation. Dayton makes you feel like you are part of a warm loving community in a way that I have never seen elsewhere. From the moment you step on campus, it is a point of pride to be laid back, friendly and sincere. I went for a weekend visit and couldn't image going anywhere else. That feeling never left. There is a lot of drinking I will say- social extroverts abound, but I think there is a place for everyone.

Dayton isn't super high in the rankings, which was a bit of an annoyance for me. That said, Dayton graduates in our family have done exceptionally well for themselves- very exceptionally. I have reflected on why this is and have concluded that the nature of Dayton students are to engage, communicate, believe in community and the common good, and work hard play hard. It seems to be a pretty good recipe for life, as it turns out.[/quote

Thanks for this. Our DC was admitted to the honors program. Still waiting to hear about merit. DYK how generous they are with merit aid? Planning to visit soon, but we like what we hear. Our DC applied based on reviews, Catholic school, Niche comments and other peers with relatives who’ve attended. Thanks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.whio.com/news/local/ud-announces-death-graduate-student-air-force-lieutenant-3rd-student-death-this-week/65TZQ3FSCBCAHDPS6I3BWXDW7A/

Are you suggesting that these are the fault of the university?

Nah, just some bad mojo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For some reason, the previous topic about UD’s early action decisions got deleted but want to know more about this school.

I am am alumni, as is my spouse and there are 10 others in our family. I guess you can say we can't stay away- it's very typical for multiple generations to go to Dayton, we are on our 3rd generation. Dayton makes you feel like you are part of a warm loving community in a way that I have never seen elsewhere. From the moment you step on campus, it is a point of pride to be laid back, friendly and sincere. I went for a weekend visit and couldn't image going anywhere else. That feeling never left. There is a lot of drinking I will say- social extroverts abound, but I think there is a place for everyone.

Dayton isn't super high in the rankings, which was a bit of an annoyance for me. That said, Dayton graduates in our family have done exceptionally well for themselves- very exceptionally. I have reflected on why this is and have concluded that the nature of Dayton students are to engage, communicate, believe in community and the common good, and work hard play hard. It seems to be a pretty good recipe for life, as it turns out.

Not OP. But I love this post. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for this. Our DC was admitted to the honors program. Still waiting to hear about merit. DYK how generous they are with merit aid? Planning to visit soon, but we like what we hear. Our DC applied based on reviews, Catholic school, Niche comments and other peers with relatives who’ve attended. Thanks

[Anonymous]

I, too, am alum and posted in the deleted thread.

I echo the other alum's post. When I meet a fellow Flyer, it doesn't matter if they are 82 or 22, they are super friendly, ask me when I graduated and where I lived. I loved the size of the school and the unique living arrangements for upperclass students: the student neighborhood (affectionately known to students as "the ghetto".) Yes, there is a large drinking scene. I was never a big drinker, and my friends never pressured me. My three roommates and I ran the gamut: big time drinker to a teetotaler. As the previous poster said, during the week students get their work done, then have fun on the weekends.

The men's basketball team is like football at large schools. The fans pack the arena for home games and the team always attracts a crowd at away games. I've gone to many away games where we're louder than the home team!

The motto of the school is Learn, Lead, Serve. There is a large sense of service. The largest event is Christmas On Campus, which brings underprivileged children to campus for an evening of Christmas crafts, games and Santa Claus. It's so popular that over 25 years ago, alumni in cities across the country gather for "Christmas Off Campus."

If you have specific questions, please ask!

Go Flyers!

[Anonymous]

Was there anything controversial in the deleted thread?

[Anonymous]

I'm not the OP, but I'm bumping this because as decisions have started coming in, this school still remains one of my kid's top choices (he was accepted in the early action a couple months ago.)

I was reading another thread on Marymount university, and another poster mentioned that marymount has a low yield rate (less than 15%.) I looked up Dayton's, and it seems Dayton's isn't much higher--around 16%? Is this very concerning?

It gets a "B" in financial health grades, which is better than many other private colleges (Roanoke, Marymount, Mount Saint Mary's, to name a few that are semi-local)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/schifrin/2021/02/22/college-financial-grades-2021-will-your-alma-mater-survive-covid/?sh=2fa9d38c4916

[Anonymous]

It does have a reputation for too much drinking. Maybe this is dated, but my sibling who graduated from Dayton in the 90s dies not recommend for that reason alone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not the OP, but I'm bumping this because as decisions have started coming in, this school still remains one of my kid's top choices (he was accepted in the early action a couple months ago.)

I was reading another thread on Marymount university, and another poster mentioned that marymount has a low yield rate (less than 15%.) I looked up Dayton's, and it seems Dayton's isn't much higher--around 16%? Is this very concerning?

It gets a "B" in financial health grades, which is better than many other private colleges (Roanoke, Marymount, Mount Saint Mary's, to name a few that are semi-local)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/schifrin/2021/02/22/college-financial-grades-2021-will-your-alma-mater-survive-covid/?sh=2fa9d38c4916

I dont think you should worry too much about a low yield. Only top schools will have a high yield. Retention rate is close to 90% which is high. Nationwide, retention rate is 78%, so UD is above average.

I would highly suggest attending the admitted student event (if they still have them.) My DS went for an overnight event. They had a program for the parents which I thought was really good. Unfortunately, my DS decided to go to college closer to home - he would have gone to UD if it was less than a 5 hour drive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not the OP, but I'm bumping this because as decisions have started coming in, this school still remains one of my kid's top choices (he was accepted in the early action a couple months ago.)

I was reading another thread on Marymount university, and another poster mentioned that marymount has a low yield rate (less than 15%.) I looked up Dayton's, and it seems Dayton's isn't much higher--around 16%? Is this very concerning?

It gets a "B" in financial health grades, which is better than many other private colleges (Roanoke, Marymount, Mount Saint Mary's, to name a few that are semi-local)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/schifrin/2021/02/22/college-financial-grades-2021-will-your-alma-mater-survive-covid/?sh=2fa9d38c4916

I dont think you should worry too much about a low yield. Only top schools will have a high yield. Retention rate is close to 90% which is high. Nationwide, retention rate is 78%, so UD is above average.

I would highly suggest attending the admitted student event (if they still have them.) My DS went for an overnight event. They had a program for the parents which I thought was really good. Unfortunately, my DS decided to go to college closer to home - he would have gone to UD if it was less than a 5 hour drive.

Thank you so much! Your point about the rentention rate makes me feel a lot better! My son is registered for one of the admitted student days!