The University of Dayton is a wonderful private college with the Catholicism feel. This is a good thing and not overwhelming.
UD is located in a fairly good neighborhood. You have access to many restaurants and businesses within walking distance and right on the bus line. There are dorms and many places around town you could stay cheaply.
The professors and staff are wonderful and worth their weight in gold. Bring a lot of that with you to pay the admission or find yourself some great scholarships :)
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