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Overview |
Tiffin University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,598 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tiffin.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tiffin University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,900 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,900 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,650 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,516 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,572 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Tiffin University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,785 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 3,817 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1120 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tiffin University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,117 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $211 |
Diversity |
Tiffin University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 22% |
Students |
Tiffin University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Tiffin University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (3,598 students vs. 2,758 students)
Tiffin University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tiffin University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Tiffin University for in-state tuition ($32,342.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at University of Charleston than Tiffin University ($32,342.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Tiffin University ($21,100 vs. $24,516)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 13.3% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($11,162 vs. $12,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Tiffin University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 13.9% larger than aid received Tiffin University ($23,439 vs. $20,572)
Tiffin University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tiffin University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Tiffin University .
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
Tiffin University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tiffin University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Tiffin University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Tiffin University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $3,200 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,000)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $5,617 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,117)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($211 vs. $270)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/