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Overview |
The University of Findlay | SU | ||
| Location | Findlay, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,869 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #520 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | findlay.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of Findlay | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,236 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,236 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,069 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,989 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
The University of Findlay | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,609 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,103 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1213 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
The University of Findlay | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of Findlay | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
The University of Findlay | SU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
The University of Findlay | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 48% | ||
Campus |
The University of Findlay | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Findlay is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (4,869 students vs. 4,260 students)
The University of Findlay vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of Findlay or SU?
- The University of Findlay is 7.2% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($36,236.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at The University of Findlay than Shenandoah University ($36,236.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Findlay than SU ($24,069 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Findlay are 4.8% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($10,720 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Findlay as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 15% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($26,989 vs. $23,467)
The University of Findlay vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of Findlay or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or The University of Findlay .
- The average SAT score at The University of Findlay (1047) is 42 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming The University of Findlay students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at SU (3.7)
- The University of Findlay has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than SU (80.4%)
The University of Findlay vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of Findlay or SU? 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 SU and The University of Findlay.
- The graduation rate at The University of Findlay is higher than Shenandoah University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,800 more per year than The University of Findlay graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,500)
- Shenandoah University and The University of Findlay graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and The University of Findlay graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/