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New Concord, OH · Tiffin, OH
| Muskingum University | Tiffin University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,532/yr | $26,500/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $14,684/yr | $24,278/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,369 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,479/yr | $22,255/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,336/yr | $24,974/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,372/yr | $29,205/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $23,493/yr | $29,977/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $269/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,088/yr | $12,298/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,168/yr | $12,650/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,100/yr | $3,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,468/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $44,658/yr | $48,004/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $32,665/yr | $34,790/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $32,665/yr | $34,790/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 39% | 31% |
| Students taking federal loans | 81% | 50% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 82% | 80% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 910–1105 | 910–1110 |
| SAT average | 1017 | 986 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–22 | 15–21 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 15–22 · Math 16–23 | English 14–21 · Math 16–21 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,623 | 4,785 |
| Students accepted | 2,142 | 3,817 |
| Students who enrolled | 373 | 504 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 10% | 21% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 71% | 52% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 56% | 40% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $48,440/yr | $35,942/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,354–$65,242 | $17,173–$53,905 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 59% | 50% |
| White students graduating | 60% | 42% |
| Black students graduating | 27% | 46% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 100% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $40,536/yr | $42,475/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 47% | 32% |
| Pell students who graduate | 47% | 38% |
| First-gen students who finish | 41% | 29% |
| Low-income students who finish | 30% | 18% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 33% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,603/yr | $31,360/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 24% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Education 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 35% · Psychology 19% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 16% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 24% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 35% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Psychology — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 13% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 16% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Health Professions — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $70,347/yr | Finance and Financial Management Services — $69,174/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 5.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,376 | 2,051 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 22 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 228 | 989 |
| Average professor pay | $7,587/mo | $7,387/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $48,426 | $42,858 |
| Setting | Rural (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | New Concord, OH | Tiffin, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1837 | 1888 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Men | 47% | 50% |
| Women | 53% | 50% |
| White students | 81% | 53% |
| Black students | 7.6% | 16% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 3.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian students | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Other / not reported | 2% | 18% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 36% | 38% |
| Part-time students | 6.1% | 18% |
| Students age 25+ | 10% | 25% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,506/yr | $4,796/yr |
| Endowment | $96.0M | $22.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,014 | 1,037 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,410/yr | $6,280/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,140/yr | $5,600/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 25 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 596 | 999 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $5.7M |
| Athletics budget | $4.1M | $11.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.1M | $11.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $75,969 | $91,662 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.