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Overview |
Tulane | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 57% |
Admission |
Tulane | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $218 |
Diversity |
Tulane | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Tulane | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 3,876 students)
Tulane vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at University of Richmond than Tulane University ($60,330.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Tulane ($29,248 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 16.7% lower than costs at Tulane University ($14,870 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than University of Richmond (66% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 50.9% larger than aid received Tulane University ($46,385 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 9 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Tulane students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Tulane vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Tulane.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $300 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $73,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $6,381 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($21,148 vs. $27,529)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($218 vs. $284)
- More University of Richmond graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/