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Overview |
SCU | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,340 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | #106 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,587 | $46,932 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,587 | $46,932 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,984 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,651 | $23,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,375 | $39,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
SCU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,843 | 6,631 | ||
| Admitted | 8,261 | 3,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.8% | 58% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1150/1490 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SCU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SCU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 43% | ||
Campus |
SCU | 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
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (9,340 students vs. 3,559 students)
SCU vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Tulsa University?
- Santa Clara University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($58,587.00 vs. $46,932.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at SCU than University of Tulsa ($58,587.00 vs. $46,932.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than SCU ($23,681 vs. $49,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 69.6% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($11,192 vs. $18,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Santa Clara University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 40% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($39,719 vs. $28,375)
SCU vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 18 points higher than at Tulsa University (1295)
- Incoming SCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Tulsa University (29)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at SCU (3.67)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (58%) than SCU (43.8%)
SCU vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than University of Tulsa (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $22,700 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $59,200)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $5,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,986)
- SCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/