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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University St. Leo University Louisville BGSU BSU| Northern Kentucky University | Tiffin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 3,598 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $30,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $30,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $12,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $24,516 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $20,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
NKU | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 4,785 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 3,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $270 |
Diversity |
NKU | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
NKU | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 19% | ||
Campus |
NKU | 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Tiffin University based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 3,598 students)
NKU vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Tiffin University?
- Tiffin University is 193.9% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($30,900.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at Tiffin University than Northern Kentucky University ($30,900.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Tiffin University ($8,151 vs. $24,516)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 8.5% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($11,660 vs. $12,650)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Tiffin University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 79% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($20,572 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or NKU .
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Tiffin University (79.8%)
NKU vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at Tiffin University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Tiffin University earn on average $2,300 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($24,950 vs. $26,117)
- NKU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($257 vs. $270)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/