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Overview |
Mercer | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,769 students)
Mercer vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Tulsa University than Mercer University ($45,566.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Tulsa University ($22,087 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 22.9% lower than costs at Mercer University ($11,426 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as University of Tulsa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 9.3% larger than aid received Mercer University ($36,877 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 78 points higher than at Mercer (1217)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Tulsa University (3.97)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
Mercer vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Tulsa University is higher than Mercer University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $1,900 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,986)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Tulsa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/