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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Tiffin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,044 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $28,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $28,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $18,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
USD | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 4,195 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $270 |
Diversity |
USD | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
USD | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
USD | Tiffin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Tiffin University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,044 students)
USD vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Tiffin University?
- University of San Diego is 88% more expensive to attend than Tiffin University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $28,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at USD than Tiffin University ($53,810.00 vs. $28,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tiffin University than USD ($25,636 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tiffin University are 36.4% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($12,470 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tiffin University than University of San Diego (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 93.4% larger than aid received Tiffin University ($36,408 vs. $18,830)
USD vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Tiffin University (75% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $28,200 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $42,000)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,213 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,117)
- USD graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($236 vs. $270)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/