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Overview |
Capital University | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,388 | 3,598 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,298 | $30,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,298 | $30,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $12,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,480 | $24,516 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,567 | $20,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Capital University | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,365 | 4,785 | ||
| Admitted | 3,194 | 3,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
Capital University | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Capital 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 Capital University based on total student enrollment (3,598 students vs. 2,388 students)
Capital University vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Tiffin University?
- Capital University is 33.7% more expensive to attend than Tiffin University for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Capital University than Tiffin University ($41,298.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Tiffin University ($22,480 vs. $24,516)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tiffin University are 6.3% lower than costs at Capital University ($12,650 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Tiffin University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 53.4% larger than aid received Tiffin University ($31,567 vs. $20,572)
Capital University vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or Capital University .
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Capital University (73.2%)
Capital University vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital 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 Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Tiffin University (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $42,000)
- Tiffin University students graduate with a $883 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($26,117 vs. $27,000)
- Tiffin University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Capital 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/