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Overview |
Drake | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 |
Drake | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drake | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Drake | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drake University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 3,769 students)
Drake vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Tulsa University?
- Drake University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Drake than University of Tulsa ($47,564.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Drake ($28,087 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 1.3% lower than costs at Drake University ($11,426 vs. $11,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as University of Tulsa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 17.9% larger than aid received Drake University ($36,877 vs. $31,274)
Drake vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Drake .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 71 points higher than at Drake (1224)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Drake (27)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Drake (67.2%)
Drake vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake 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 Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than University of Tulsa (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $59,200)
- Drake University students graduate with a $986 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,986)
- Drake graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/