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Emory Miami Carleton College SMU LSU University of Richmond Case Western Macalester College Lawrence University of St Thomas BC Vanderbilt| Tulane University | St Olaf College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | St Olaf | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,078 | 3,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,306 | $56,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,306 | $56,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,088 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,631 | $27,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,074 | $41,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Tulane | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,936 | 5,956 | ||
| Admitted | 4,077 | 3,106 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.6% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.8% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1260/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Tulane | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tulane | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Tulane | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | St Olaf | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 St Olaf based on total student enrollment (13,078 students vs. 3,074 students)
Tulane vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or St Olaf?
- Tulane University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than St Olaf for in-state tuition ($61,306.00 vs. $56,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Tulane than St Olaf College ($61,306.00 vs. $56,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Olaf College than Tulane ($27,282 vs. $50,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Olaf College are 39.1% lower than costs at Tulane University ($13,000 vs. $18,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than Tulane University (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 26.7% larger than aid received Tulane University ($41,918 vs. $33,074)
Tulane vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 64 points higher than at St Olaf (1282)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at St Olaf (29)
- Accepted freshman St Olaf students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- St Olaf has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Tulane (14.6%)
Tulane vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane or St Olaf? 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 St Olaf and Tulane.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $20,500 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $53,700)
- St Olaf College students graduate with a $529 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,529)
- St Olaf graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/