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Overview |
Oakland | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 3,598 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $30,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $30,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $12,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $24,516 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $20,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Oakland | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 4,785 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 3,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 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 |
Oakland | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 24% |
Students |
Oakland | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Tiffin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Tiffin University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 3,598 students)
Oakland vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Tiffin University?
- Tiffin University is 110.3% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($30,900.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Tiffin University than Oakland University ($30,900.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Tiffin University ($15,734 vs. $24,516)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 11.9% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($11,309 vs. $12,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tiffin University than Oakland University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 113.4% larger than aid received Oakland University ($20,572 vs. $9,641)
Oakland vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or Oakland .
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Tiffin University is higher than Oakland University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $42,000)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $1,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,117)
- Oakland graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Oakland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/