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Overview |
Albion College | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 3,598 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,226 | $30,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,226 | $30,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,570 | $12,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,470 | $24,516 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,344 | $20,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Albion College | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,438 | 4,785 | ||
| Admitted | 4,522 | 3,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 870/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Albion College | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $270 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 24% |
Students |
Albion College | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Tiffin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tiffin University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (3,598 students vs. 1,354 students)
Albion College vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Tiffin University?
- Albion College is 78.7% more expensive to attend than Tiffin University for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.7% higher at Albion College than Tiffin University ($55,226.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Tiffin University ($18,470 vs. $24,516)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 0.6% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($12,570 vs. $12,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Tiffin University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 144.7% larger than aid received Tiffin University ($50,344 vs. $20,572)
Albion College vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or Albion College .
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Tiffin University (79.8%)
Albion College vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Tiffin University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Tiffin University and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Tiffin University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $42,000)
- Tiffin University students graduate with a $1,083 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($26,117 vs. $27,200)
- Tiffin University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($270 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/