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Overview |
Tiffin University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,598 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tiffin.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tiffin University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,900 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,900 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,650 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,516 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,572 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Tiffin University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,785 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 3,817 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1120 | 890/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tiffin University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,117 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $239 |
Diversity |
Tiffin University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
Tiffin University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Tiffin University | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Tiffin University based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 3,598 students)
Tiffin University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tiffin University or Marshall University?
- Tiffin University is 319.2% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($30,900.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at Tiffin University than Marshall University ($30,900.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Tiffin University ($9,734 vs. $24,516)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tiffin University are 1.6% lower than costs at Marshall University ($12,650 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tiffin University than Marshall University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 71.1% larger than aid received Marshall University ($20,572 vs. $12,024)
Tiffin University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tiffin University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Tiffin University .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Tiffin University (79.8%)
Tiffin University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tiffin University or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Tiffin University.
- The graduation rate at Tiffin University is higher than Marshall University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Tiffin University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $2,983 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $26,117)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($239 vs. $270)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/