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Overview |
Tulane | UH | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 75% |
Admission |
Tulane | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulane | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $204 |
Diversity |
Tulane | UH | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Tulane | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Tulane based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 14,027 students)
Tulane vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or UH?
- Tulane University is 575.5% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181% higher at Tulane than University of Houston ($58,666.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Tulane ($14,056 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 66.5% lower than costs at Tulane University ($10,418 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston than Tulane University (75% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tulane University students is 168.4% larger than aid received University of Houston ($30,747 vs. $11,457)
Tulane vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 192 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UH (26)
- Accepted freshman Tulane students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UH (3.46)
- UH has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Tulane vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane or UH? 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 UH and Tulane.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $15,200 more per year than UH graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $59,000)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $7,779 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,529)
- UH graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($204 vs. $284)
- More Tulane graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/