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Overview |
Tiffin University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,044 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tiffin.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tiffin University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,620 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,620 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,830 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tiffin University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,195 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tiffin University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,117 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $268 |
Diversity |
Tiffin University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Tiffin University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Tiffin University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (3,044 students vs. 1,909 students)
Tiffin University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tiffin University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 57.2% more expensive to attend than Tiffin University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $28,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Willamette University than Tiffin University ($45,000.00 vs. $28,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tiffin University than Willamette University ($25,636 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tiffin University are 15% lower than costs at Willamette University ($12,470 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Tiffin University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 47.1% larger than aid received Tiffin University ($27,700 vs. $18,830)
Tiffin University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tiffin University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Tiffin University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Tiffin University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tiffin University or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Tiffin University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Tiffin University (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,000)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $117 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,117)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/