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Overview |
SHU | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 3,598 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $30,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $30,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $12,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $24,516 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $20,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
SHU | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 4,785 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 3,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
SHU | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 24% |
Students |
SHU | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Tiffin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Tiffin University based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 3,598 students)
SHU vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Tiffin University?
- Sacred Heart University is 55.9% more expensive to attend than Tiffin University for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.9% higher at SHU than Tiffin University ($48,160.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tiffin University than SHU ($24,516 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tiffin University are 45.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,650 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Tiffin University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Tiffin University ($20,597 vs. $20,572)
SHU vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than SHU (67.7%)
SHU vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Tiffin University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $42,000)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,117)
- SHU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/