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Overview |
AU | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,019 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | #106 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,724 | $46,932 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,724 | $46,932 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,012 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,189 | $23,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,402 | $39,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 6,631 | ||
| Admitted | 8,427 | 3,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.4% | 58% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 24/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1150/1490 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
AU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 43% | ||
Campus |
AU | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 3,559 students)
AU vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Tulsa University?
- American University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($55,724.00 vs. $46,932.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at AU than University of Tulsa ($55,724.00 vs. $46,932.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than AU ($23,681 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 52% lower than costs at American University ($11,192 vs. $17,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than American University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 26.5% larger than aid received American University ($39,719 vs. $31,402)
AU vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or AU .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 43 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at AU (3.7)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (58%) than AU (47.4%)
AU vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Tulsa 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 Tulsa University and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than University of Tulsa (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $59,200)
- American University students graduate with a $2,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,986)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/