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Overview |
Tiffin University | RU | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,044 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tiffin.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tiffin University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,620 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,620 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,830 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Tiffin University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,195 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 |
Tiffin University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tiffin University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,117 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $237 |
Diversity |
Tiffin University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
Tiffin University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Tiffin University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Tiffin University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,044 students)
Tiffin University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tiffin University or RU?
- Tiffin University is 250.9% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($28,620.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Tiffin University than Radford University ($28,620.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Tiffin University ($17,105 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 18% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($10,567 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tiffin University than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 93.5% larger than aid received Radford University ($18,830 vs. $9,733)
Tiffin University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tiffin University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Tiffin University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Tiffin University (82.8%)
Tiffin University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tiffin University or RU? 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 RU and Tiffin University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Tiffin University (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,000)
- Radford University students graduate with a $3,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,117)
- RU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($237 vs. $270)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/