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Overview |
Tiffin University | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,598 | 3,318 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | #884 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tiffin.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tiffin University | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,900 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,900 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,650 | $11,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,516 | $12,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,572 | $8,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Tiffin University | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,785 | 1,793 | ||
| Admitted | 3,817 | 1,715 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 33% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1120 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tiffin University | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,117 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $229 |
Diversity |
Tiffin University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
Tiffin University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Tiffin University | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tiffin University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (3,598 students vs. 3,318 students)
Tiffin University vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tiffin University or Shepherd University?
- Tiffin University is 391.4% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($30,900.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.9% higher at Tiffin University than Shepherd University ($30,900.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Tiffin University ($12,651 vs. $24,516)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 11.9% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($11,308 vs. $12,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tiffin University than Shepherd University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 151.4% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($20,572 vs. $8,183)
Tiffin University vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tiffin University or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Tiffin University .
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Tiffin University (79.8%)
Tiffin University vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tiffin University or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and Tiffin University.
- The graduation rate at Tiffin University is the same as at Shepherd University (46% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Tiffin University earn on average $500 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $3,894 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($22,223 vs. $26,117)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($229 vs. $270)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/