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Overview |
Tiffin University | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,044 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tiffin.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tiffin University | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,620 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,620 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,830 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Tiffin University | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,195 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| 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 |
Tiffin University | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tiffin University | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,117 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tiffin University | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 8% |
Students |
Tiffin University | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Tiffin University | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tiffin University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (3,044 students vs. 2,104 students)
Tiffin University vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tiffin University or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Tiffin University for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $28,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Carlow University than Tiffin University ($32,402.00 vs. $28,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Tiffin University ($17,437 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tiffin University are 4.4% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,470 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Tiffin University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 41.9% larger than aid received Tiffin University ($26,713 vs. $18,830)
Tiffin University vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tiffin University or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Tiffin University .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Tiffin University (82.8%)
Tiffin University vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tiffin University or Carlow 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 Carlow University and Tiffin University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Tiffin University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Tiffin University earn on average $100 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,900)
- Tiffin University students graduate with a $883 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,117 vs. $27,000)
- Tiffin University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/