Tiffin University's published cost of attendance is $48,004. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $24,278, middle-income families pay around $24,974, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,977.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $48,004 |
| Tuition and Fees | $34,790 |
| Room and Board | $12,298 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$21,504 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $26,500 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $24,278 |
| $30–48k | $22,255 |
| $48–75k | $24,974 |
| $75–110k | $29,205 |
| $110k+ | $29,977 |
Tiffin University's published cost of attendance is $48,004. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $24,278, middle-income families pay around $24,974, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,977. Azimuth ranks Tiffin University #1095 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Tiffin University's aid structure combines need-based and merit-based components. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The difference between published sticker price and actual net price can be substantial — understanding net price illusion helps families budget realistically for what they will actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,462; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. See the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $63,797, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Tiffin University earn median 4-year earnings of $63,797, placing Tiffin University in the 63.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,166 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Tiffin University in the 73.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Tiffin University #407 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Tiffin University's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 54 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $74,964, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. Homeland The Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and The Related Protective Services, Other program graduates 41 students earning $71,296, while Criminal Justice delivers $66,059 for 36 graduates. Security Science and Technology and Psychology, Other round out the top programs, with graduates earning $57,509 and $50,430 respectively. The dominance of Business — which represents the institution's primary academic focus — drives the overall earnings profile and contributes to the institution's competitive return on investment positioning.
