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Wesley College St. Leo University Wooster Wittenberg University Denison BGSU Muskingum Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus Otterbein University Miami University-Middletown| Ohio Wesleyan University | Tiffin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 3,044 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $28,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $28,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $18,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
OWU | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 4,195 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OWU | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
OWU | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
OWU | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
OWU | 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (3,044 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Tiffin University?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 72.1% more expensive to attend than Tiffin University for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $28,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.1% higher at OWU than Tiffin University ($49,262.00 vs. $28,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tiffin University than OWU ($25,636 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tiffin University are 10.2% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,470 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Tiffin University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 95.2% larger than aid received Tiffin University ($36,757 vs. $18,830)
OWU vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or OWU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU 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 OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Tiffin University (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,000)
- Tiffin University students graduate with a $883 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($26,117 vs. $27,000)
- Tiffin University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/