Dayton vs Tiffin University

Considering higher education options? Explore the distinct characteristics of the University of Dayton and Tiffin University through our comprehensive comparison. While both institutions offer unique educational experiences, they differ in several key aspects. The University of Dayton boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students to pursue their academic aspirations. Tiffin University, on the other hand, offers a more intimate learning environment with a smaller student body. Discover the diverse range of popular majors available at each university, catering to various interests and career paths. Compare the student body demographics to understand the vibrant and inclusive communities that await you. Finally, examine the graduation rates to gauge the institutions' commitment to student success and timely degree completion. Dive into our detailed comparison table to uncover further insights and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Tiffin University	University of Dayton
Overview
Location	Tiffin, Ohio	Dayton, Ohio
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	65.0%	88.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.7%	80.6%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $20 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1130 - 1330
ACT range	N/A	23 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		15.0%
Students submitting ACT score		54.0%
Total number of applicants	3,751	17,262
Total number of admissions given out	2,766	13,919
Admitted students who chose to enroll	488	2,126
Yield rate	17.6%	15.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$45,450	$62,510
Average net price	$25,811	$29,933
Tuition	$27,780	$44,890
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,190 Meal plan: $5,520	Room/dormitory: $8,940 Meal plan: $5,930
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $17,806	96.0% Average amount $32,287
Students receiving federal student loan	84.0% Average amount $5,542	56.0% Average amount $8,254
Students taking out private loans	18.0% Average amount $15,459	9.0% Average amount $16,267

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,204 Men 47.6% Women 52.4%	8,637 Men 52.3% Women 47.7%
Graduate students	730 Men 40.1% Women 59.9%	3,334 Men 50.7% Women 49.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	44.0%
International students	4.8%	11.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	990	6,875
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania New York Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting Health Professions Education	Engineering Business Education Computer and Information Science Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	19:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	45.2%	79.8%
Dropout rate	20.3%	19.8%
Transferred out	33.5%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,696 Year 2: $38,871 Year 3: $52,352 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,496 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $42,076 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,671 Year 2: $30,988 Year 3: $41,853 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,876 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,823 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,716 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,393 Year 2: $39,153 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,715 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,708 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,035 Year 2: $55,547 Year 3: N/A	Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,637 Year 2: $72,274 Year 3: $78,310 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,339 Year 2: $68,688 Year 3: $75,982 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,024 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $72,578 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $67,941 Year 2: $72,340 Year 3: $72,493 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,126 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $71,557 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,507 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $70,236 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,946 Year 2: $63,749 Year 3: $69,399 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,857 Year 2: $62,707 Year 3: $68,241 Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,059 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $66,263 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,446 Year 2: $56,505 Year 3: $65,148

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