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Overview |
PLNU | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PLNU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 43% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 3,769 students)
PLNU vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 12.8% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Tulsa University than Point Loma Nazarene University ($45,566.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than PLNU ($28,087 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 3.3% lower than costs at Point Loma Nazarene University ($11,426 vs. $11,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University as University of Tulsa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 89.9% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($36,877 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 147 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
PLNU vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than University of Tulsa (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $5,700 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,986)
- PLNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/