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Overview |
Colgate | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #106 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $46,932 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $46,932 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $23,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $39,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 6,631 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 3,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 58% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 24/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 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 |
Colgate | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Colgate | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Tulsa is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 3,146 students)
Colgate vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Tulsa University?
- Colgate University is 42% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $46,932.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Colgate than University of Tulsa ($66,622.00 vs. $46,932.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Colgate ($23,681 vs. $26,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 50% lower than costs at Colgate University ($11,192 vs. $16,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Colgate University (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 42.7% larger than aid received University of Tulsa ($56,696 vs. $39,719)
Colgate vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 79 points higher than at Tulsa University (1295)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Tulsa University (29)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (58%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than University of Tulsa (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $59,200)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,861 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,986)
- Colgate graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/