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St. Leo University IWU Franklin College of Indiana BGSU BSU Hanover College ODU IUPUI BAC| Anderson University | Tiffin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 3,598 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,590 | $30,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,590 | $30,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $12,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,914 | $24,516 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,121 | $20,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,661 | 4,785 | ||
| Admitted | 3,024 | 3,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 870/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 24% |
Students |
Anderson University | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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 Anderson University based on total student enrollment (3,598 students vs. 1,255 students)
Anderson University vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Tiffin University?
- Anderson University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Tiffin University for in-state tuition ($34,590.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Anderson University than Tiffin University ($34,590.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Tiffin University ($21,914 vs. $24,516)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 3.3% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($12,250 vs. $12,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Tiffin University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 31.8% larger than aid received Tiffin University ($27,121 vs. $20,572)
Anderson University vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or Anderson University .
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Anderson University (53.4%)
Anderson University vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Tiffin University (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Tiffin University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,400)
- Tiffin University students graduate with a $883 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($26,117 vs. $27,000)
- Tiffin University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/