Dayton vs. University of Tulsa: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Dayton posts the higher first-time bar passage (87.96% vs 78.99%); University of Tulsa is cheaper on sticker tuition ($30,840 vs $40,020); University of Tulsa places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (92% vs 88%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricDaytonUniversity of TulsaBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT157157Tie
Median undergraduate GPA3.603.45Dayton
Acceptance rate30.7%56.6%Dayton
Cost
Resident tuition$40,020$30,840University of Tulsa
Non-resident tuition$40,020$30,840University of Tulsa
Median grant$33,000$12,500Dayton
Bar passage
First-time bar passage87.96%78.99%Dayton
Two-year ultimate bar passage88.1%85.11%Dayton
Bar passage vs. state average+7.9 pts-1.1 ptsDayton
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment88%92%University of Tulsa
Large-firm (250+) employment15.2%0.9%Dayton
Federal clerkships0%0.9%University of Tulsa

15-year trajectory

First-time bar passage: 80.71% in 2011 to 87.96% in 202550%60%70%80%90%100%111315182022242587.96%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Dayton — First-time bar passage
First-time bar passage: 89.36% in 2011 to 78.99% in 202560%70%80%90%100%111315182022242578.99%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
University of Tulsa — First-time bar passage
Resident tuition: $31,598 in 2011 to $40,020 in 2025$30,000$32,500$35,000$37,500$40,000$42,5001113151719212325$40,020
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Dayton — Resident tuition
Resident tuition: $32,056 in 2011 to $30,840 in 2025$20,000$25,000$30,000$35,000$40,0001113151719212325$30,840
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
University of Tulsa — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Which is cheaper, Dayton or University of Tulsa?

University of Tulsa is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $30,840 versus Dayton's $40,020.

Which has better bar passage, Dayton or University of Tulsa?

Dayton has the higher first-time bar passage, 87.96% against University of Tulsa's 78.99%.

Which has better job outcomes, Dayton or University of Tulsa?

University of Tulsa places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (92% vs 88%).

Dayton vs University of Tulsa: which is better?

It depends on what you weigh — the table above shows where each wins. Across the four headline measures (selectivity, sticker cost, first-time bar passage, and JD employment), University of Tulsa leads on more of them, but read the row that matters most to you rather than the count.

Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle. Last updated June 26, 2026.

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