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Overview |
Tulane | Tufts | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Medford, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 13,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | tufts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Tufts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $63,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $63,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $16,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $30,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $51,613 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 39% |
Admission |
Tulane | Tufts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 34,882 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 9.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 50.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1450/1550 | ||
| 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 | Tufts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Tufts | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $186 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Tufts | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Tulane | Tufts | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Tufts | ||
| 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 Tufts based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 13,431 students)
Tulane vs. Tufts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Tufts?
- Tufts University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Tufts than Tulane University ($63,804.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tufts University than Tulane ($30,479 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tufts University are 3.4% lower than costs at Tulane University ($16,778 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Tufts University (66% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 67.9% larger than aid received Tulane University ($51,613 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Tufts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Tufts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tufts or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Tufts University (1424) is 78 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming Tufts students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Tulane (31)
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Tulane has a higher acceptance rate (11.5%) than Tufts (9.7%)
Tulane vs. Tufts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane or Tufts? 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 Tufts and Tulane.
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $74,200)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $9,529 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($18,000 vs. $27,529)
- Tufts graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($186 vs. $284)
- More Tufts 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/