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St. Leo University ETSU BGSU Carson-Newman College ODU CU BAC| Tiffin University | Tusculum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tiffin University | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,598 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tiffin.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tiffin University | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,900 | $27,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,900 | $27,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,650 | $10,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,516 | $22,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,572 | $20,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tiffin University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,785 | 758 | ||
| Admitted | 3,817 | 458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1120 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Tiffin University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tiffin University | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,117 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tiffin University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 5% |
Students |
Tiffin University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Tiffin University | Tusculum College | ||
| 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 Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (3,598 students vs. 1,200 students)
Tiffin University vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tiffin University or Tusculum College?
- Tiffin University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Tusculum College for in-state tuition ($30,900.00 vs. $27,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Tiffin University than Tusculum College ($30,900.00 vs. $27,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tusculum College than Tiffin University ($22,961 vs. $24,516)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 17.7% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($10,750 vs. $12,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Tiffin University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 1% larger than aid received Tusculum College ($20,572 vs. $20,374)
Tiffin University vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tiffin University or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Tiffin University .
- Accepted freshman Tusculum College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Tusculum College (60.4%)
Tiffin University vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tiffin University or Tusculum College? 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 Tusculum College and Tiffin University.
- The graduation rate at Tiffin University is higher than Tusculum College (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tiffin University earn on average $100 more per year than Tusculum College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,900)
- Tiffin University students graduate with a $883 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($26,117 vs. $27,000)
- Tiffin University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/