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Overview |
Bethel University | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1078/1350 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel University | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Tulsa is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Tulsa University than Bethel University ($45,566.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Bethel University ($28,087 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 0.6% lower than costs at Bethel University ($11,426 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 50% larger than aid received Bethel University ($36,877 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 168 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
Bethel University vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University 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 Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than University of Tulsa (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $9,100 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,586 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $26,986)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Bethel University 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/