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Overview |
Oxy | Tulane | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 14,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $58,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $58,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $50,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $30,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 66% |
Admission |
Oxy | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 31,615 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 3,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 50.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $284 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Oxy | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Tulane | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 1,942 students)
Oxy vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Tulane?
- Occidental College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Oxy than Tulane University ($59,970.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Occidental College than Tulane ($44,853 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Occidental College are 0.1% lower than costs at Tulane University ($17,330 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Occidental College than Tulane University (76% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Occidental College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Tulane University ($33,025 vs. $30,747)
Oxy vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 42 points higher than at Oxy (1304)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Oxy (30)
- Accepted freshman Tulane students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Oxy vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy or Tulane? 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 Tulane and Oxy.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $56,600)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $3,877 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,529)
- Oxy graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($244 vs. $284)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/