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Overview |
Tulane | Brown | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,078 | 11,516 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #11 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,306 | $65,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,306 | $65,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,088 | $16,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,631 | $26,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,074 | $58,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 51% |
Admission |
Tulane | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,936 | 51,316 | ||
| Admitted | 4,077 | 2,686 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.6% | 5.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.8% | 63.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Tulane | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $155 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Tulane | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Brown based on total student enrollment (13,078 students vs. 11,516 students)
Tulane vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Brown?
- Brown University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($65,656.00 vs. $61,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Brown than Tulane University ($65,656.00 vs. $61,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Tulane ($26,608 vs. $50,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 9% lower than costs at Tulane University ($16,598 vs. $18,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Brown University (60% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 76.5% larger than aid received Tulane University ($58,378 vs. $33,074)
Tulane vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 111 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming Brown students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Tulane (31)
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Tulane has a higher acceptance rate (14.6%) than Brown (5.2%)
Tulane vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane or Brown? 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 Brown and Tulane.
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $74,200)
- Brown University students graduate with a $12,529 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,529)
- Brown graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($155 vs. $284)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/