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Overview |
Elon | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,769 students)
Elon vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Tulsa University than Elon University ($45,566.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Elon ($28,087 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 21.5% lower than costs at Elon University ($11,426 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 165.7% larger than aid received Elon University ($36,877 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Elon .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 84 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
Elon vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of Tulsa (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $3,000 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,986)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon 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/