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Overview |
Calvin College | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Calvin College | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Calvin College | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Tulsa is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Tulsa University than Calvin College ($45,566.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Tulsa University ($25,775 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 2.5% lower than costs at University of Tulsa ($11,150 vs. $11,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as University of Tulsa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 39.4% larger than aid received Calvin College ($36,877 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 93 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Calvin College (3.84)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
Calvin College vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College 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 Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than University of Tulsa (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $12,200 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $537 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($26,449 vs. $26,986)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/