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Overview |
Tufts | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,274 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #106 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,358 | $46,932 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,358 | $46,932 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,660 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,333 | $23,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,267 | $39,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 100% |
Admission |
Tufts | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,003 | 6,631 | ||
| Admitted | 3,444 | 3,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.1% | 58% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tufts | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tufts | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Tufts | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | 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
- Tufts University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (13,274 students vs. 3,559 students)
Tufts vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or Tulsa University?
- Tufts University is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($66,358.00 vs. $46,932.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Tufts than University of Tulsa ($66,358.00 vs. $46,932.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Tufts ($23,681 vs. $33,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 57.8% lower than costs at Tufts University ($11,192 vs. $17,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Tufts University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 29.1% larger than aid received University of Tulsa ($51,267 vs. $39,719)
Tufts vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Tufts .
- The average SAT score at Tufts University (1424) is 129 points higher than at Tulsa University (1295)
- Incoming Tufts students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Tulsa University (29)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Tufts (3.91)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (58%) than Tufts (10.1%)
Tufts vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts 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 Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than University of Tulsa (90% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $23,900 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $59,200)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $8,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($18,000 vs. $26,986)
- Tufts graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($186 vs. $279)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/