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Overview |
ONU | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ONU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
ONU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
ONU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 43% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Tulsa is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 28.4% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Tulsa University than Ohio Northern University ($45,566.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Tulsa University ($27,398 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 12.9% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($11,426 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 52.2% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($36,877 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or ONU .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 137 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at ONU (3.78)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU 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 ONU.
- The graduation rate at Tulsa University is higher than Ohio Northern University (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $59,200)
- University of Tulsa students graduate with a $14 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,986 vs. $27,000)
- University of Tulsa and ONU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/