Anyone have thoughts on the university of Dayton? a family member is considering going there. Thanks
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Solid 2nd Tier Engineering school. What does he want to major in?
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Gr8 basketball program but lost to LaSalle led by Tom Gola,
In 1952 championship game of NIT back then
A premier tourney.
I know it well
Know lots of UD parents.
Universally, they love the place. UD is known for its generous financial aid. I know that a few years ago - and this may still be the case - they guaranteed that tuition would remain the same for each incoming class' four years.
Lots of kids from all over. With respect to housing, over the years the university has bought up a sizable number of nearby homes, and manages those homes as part of student housing. It used to be known as 'the ghetto', but for obvious reasons the university wants to get away from the name. You have a huge 'off campus' community that is adjacent to the university.
UD sells out every basketball game. The city of Dayton adores UD basketball. Great bball arena and a terrific environment.
Great school. Nigel says - two thumbs up!
It's true about the tuition assistance and guarantee.
Both of my daughters in college received full rides to UD (my freshman chose Miami though). They lock in your tuition your freshman year and you never pay a dime more.
It's still called the ghetto but, obviously much more controlled and nicer than it was back in the day. They've bought up nearly every single home. Hundreds. It's a sizeable neighborhood.
On Basketball, there are 13k+ at every game. Even in the lean years. I remember road tripping with friends from ND back to Dayton for a few games because I always told them how great the atmosphere was. They were all very impressed and though the game experience was far superior to games in the Joyce.
Excellent school
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Thanks everyone for your responses
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Lots of thoughts, but not for the football board unfortunately
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Put UD on the football schedule in place of Tennessee State..
Or whatever that school was. While we’re at it, get them back on the basketball schedule.
Seems like an excellent school;alumni are very loyal and devoted
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It's not run by Jesuits, so that's a plus
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Marianist. Small piece of trivia. UD was originally Saint Mary's.
I don't recall when they changed the name. Legend says it was changed due to being a frequent target because they were Catholic.
My daughter is a Junior. Have had a ton of family and friends go there.
Very good school. Cool student experience. What do you want to know?
Everything I’ve read suggests it’s a good school. Are most students from the Midwest? He’s from the
East coast.
For what it’s worth, just looked it up. 16% from East Coast.
As I suspected, almost 9% from Pennsylvania. Around 4% from New York.
Thanks
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Lots of students from the East Coast.
Philly seems to be one of the more common places. A lot of New Yorkers too.
Brother is a Flyer.
He has close friends for life. Perhaps this could be said for most places, but these guys are extremely tight. They loved Dayton
Great school. Beautiful campus.
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