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Overview |
Tulane | Princeton | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $57,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $57,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $18,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $59,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 61% |
Admission |
Tulane | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 38,019 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 5.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulane | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $77 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Tulane | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Princeton | ||
| 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 Princeton based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 8,842 students)
Tulane vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Princeton?
- Tulane University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Tulane than Princeton University ($58,666.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Tulane ($18,698 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tulane University are 7.4% lower than costs at Princeton University ($17,346 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Princeton University (66% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 94.5% larger than aid received Tulane University ($59,792 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 144 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming Princeton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Tulane (31)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Tulane has a higher acceptance rate (11.5%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Tulane vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane or Princeton? 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 Princeton and Tulane.
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $39,700 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $74,200)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $20,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($7,500 vs. $27,529)
- Princeton graduates are paying $207 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($77 vs. $284)
- More Princeton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/