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Overview |
Kent State | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 3,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $28,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $28,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $18,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Kent State | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 4,195 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $270 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
Kent State | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Tiffin University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 3,044 students)
Kent State vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Tiffin University?
- Tiffin University is 132.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($28,620.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Tiffin University than Kent State University at Kent ($28,620.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Tiffin University ($19,046 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tiffin University are 1.7% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($12,470 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tiffin University than Kent State University at Kent (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 97.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($18,830 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or Kent State .
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Tiffin University (82.8%)
Kent State vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Tiffin University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Tiffin University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $292 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,117)
- Kent State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($267 vs. $270)
- More Kent State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/