Dayton vs Xavier Williams
Which MBA program is right for you?
Dayton
Xavier Williams
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Metric | Dayton | Xavier Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | #126 | #94 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 65% |
| Avg. GMAT | 542 | 600 |
| Avg. GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Class Size | 30 | 32 |
| Avg. Salary | $110,000 | $88,000 |
| Employment Rate | 85% | 86% |
| Annual Tuition | $17,000 | $36,738 |
The Verdict
Choose Dayton if…
you want a Catholic MBA in Dayton with engineering management and defense contractor connections (Wright-Patterson AFB).
Full Dayton Profile →Choose Xavier Williams if…
you want a higher-ranked program (#77 vs #126) in Cincinnati with accounting and finance strengths.
Full Xavier Williams Profile →Why People Compare These Two
Both are Catholic MBA programs in Southwest Ohio, 50 miles apart. Xavier Williams (#77) in Cincinnati has the higher ranking with strong accounting and finance programs. Dayton (#126) benefits from proximity to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for defense engineering and management careers. Xavier outranks Dayton by 49 positions.
The Honest Take
Xavier is the clearly stronger MBA. Higher ranking, Cincinnati's larger job market, and nationally recognized accounting program. Dayton wins for defense and engineering management careers connected to Wright-Patterson AFB. Both share Catholic educational values. If your career is defense-related, Dayton's AFB connections are unique. For everything else, Xavier's ranking and Cincinnati employer access make it the better investment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is higher ranked?
Xavier Williams (#77) outranks Dayton (#126) by 49 positions.
Which is better for defense?
Dayton. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and its associated defense contractors create unique career opportunities.
Which has better accounting?
Xavier Williams has one of the stronger accounting programs in the Midwest, nationally recognized.