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Loyola Marymount Emory Miami USD SMU Oxy UCSC LSU University of Richmond Pepperdine UC Davis USF| Santa Clara University | Tulane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCU | Tulane | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,340 | 13,078 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,587 | $61,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,587 | $61,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,984 | $18,088 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,651 | $50,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,375 | $33,074 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 60% |
Admission |
SCU | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,843 | 27,936 | ||
| Admitted | 8,261 | 4,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.8% | 14.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 45.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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 7, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SCU | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $284 |
Diversity |
SCU | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
SCU | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 86% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Tulane | ||
| 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
- Tulane University is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (13,078 students vs. 9,340 students)
SCU vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Tulane?
- Tulane University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($61,306.00 vs. $58,587.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Tulane than Santa Clara University ($61,306.00 vs. $58,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Clara University than Tulane ($49,651 vs. $50,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tulane University are 5% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($18,088 vs. $18,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Clara University than Tulane University (73% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tulane University students is 16.6% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($33,074 vs. $28,375)
SCU vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 33 points higher than at SCU (1313)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SCU (30)
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than Tulane (14.6%)
SCU vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $74,200)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $6,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,529)
- SCU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($222 vs. $284)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/