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St. Leo University BGSU LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ODU BAC| Tiffin University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tiffin University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,044 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tiffin.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tiffin University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,620 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,620 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,830 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Tiffin University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,195 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Tiffin University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tiffin University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,117 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $222 |
Diversity |
Tiffin University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Tiffin University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Tiffin University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Tiffin University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,044 students)
Tiffin University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tiffin University or Penn College?
- Tiffin University is 85.2% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($28,620.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Tiffin University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($28,620.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Tiffin University ($23,030 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 2.8% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($12,130 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tiffin University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 159.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($18,830 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Tiffin University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Tiffin University .
- Accepted freshman Tiffin University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Tiffin University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tiffin University or Penn 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 Penn College and Tiffin University.
- The graduation rate at Tiffin University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $2,400 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,617 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,117)
- Penn College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($222 vs. $270)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/