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Emory Miami Case Western SMU LSU RPI University of Richmond Colgate BU Vassar Lehigh Hamilton College| Tulane University | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | U of R | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,078 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,306 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,306 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,088 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,631 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,074 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 74% |
Admission |
Tulane | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,936 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 4,077 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.6% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Tulane | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $253 |
Diversity |
Tulane | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Tulane | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | U of R | ||
| 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 U of R based on total student enrollment (13,078 students vs. 12,160 students)
Tulane vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 3% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $61,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at U of R than Tulane University ($63,150.00 vs. $61,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than Tulane ($40,900 vs. $50,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tulane University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($18,088 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Tulane University (74% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 26.1% larger than aid received Tulane University ($41,700 vs. $33,074)
Tulane vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Tulane .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (35.9%) than Tulane (14.6%)
Tulane vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane or U of R? 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 U of R and Tulane.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $3,200 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $71,000)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $3,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,529)
- U of R graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($253 vs. $284)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/