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Overview |
University of Akron | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 3,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $28,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $28,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $18,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 4,195 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $270 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
University of Akron | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Tiffin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Tiffin University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 3,044 students)
University of Akron vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Tiffin University?
- Tiffin University is 183.5% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($28,620.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.3% higher at Tiffin University than University of Akron Main Campus ($28,620.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Tiffin University ($14,667 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 0.5% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($12,410 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tiffin University than University of Akron Main Campus (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 120.9% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($18,830 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or University of Akron .
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Tiffin University (82.8%)
University of Akron vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Tiffin 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 Tiffin University and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Tiffin University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tiffin University earn on average $1,900 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $617 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,117)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($263 vs. $270)
- More University of Akron graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/