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UIC St. Leo University Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU BGSU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue| Chicago State University | Tiffin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 3,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $28,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $28,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $18,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 4,195 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| 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 |
CSU | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $270 |
Diversity |
CSU | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 24% |
Students |
CSU | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Tiffin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tiffin University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,044 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Tiffin University?
- Tiffin University is 273.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($28,620.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 273.8% higher at Tiffin University than Chicago State University ($28,620.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Tiffin University ($6,446 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tiffin University are 10.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,470 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tiffin University than Chicago State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 18.5% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($18,830 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Tiffin University is higher than Chicago State University (46% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Tiffin University earn on average $3,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,300)
- Tiffin University students graduate with a $5,133 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,117 vs. $31,250)
- Tiffin University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($270 vs. $323)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/