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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond Harvard| Boston College | University of Tulsa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
BC | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 43% | ||
Campus |
BC | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 3,769 students)
BC vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Tulsa University?
- Boston College is 38.2% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at BC than University of Tulsa ($62,950.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than BC ($28,087 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 41.1% lower than costs at Boston College ($11,426 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Boston College (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 35.6% larger than aid received University of Tulsa ($49,992 vs. $36,877)
BC vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 85 points higher than at Tulsa University (1295)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Tulsa University (29)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at BC (3.86)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than University of Tulsa (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $31,700 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $59,200)
- Boston College students graduate with a $7,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,986)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/