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Emory Miami SMU LSU University of Richmond Case Western BC Vanderbilt George Washington Notre Dame USC Lehigh| Tulane University | University of Tulsa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Tulane | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1078/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Tulane | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Tulane | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 3,769 students)
Tulane vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Tulsa University?
- Tulane University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Tulane than University of Tulsa ($58,666.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Tulane ($28,087 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 51.8% lower than costs at Tulane University ($11,426 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Tulane University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 19.9% larger than aid received Tulane University ($36,877 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 51 points higher than at Tulsa University (1295)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Tulsa University (29)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Tulane vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane or Tulsa University? 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 Tulsa University and Tulane.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $59,200)
- University of Tulsa students graduate with a $543 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($26,986 vs. $27,529)
- Tulsa University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Tulsa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/