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CU Boulder CU Denver Colorado State Colorado School of Mines AU USD OU Gonzaga Creighton University SMU Elon Trinity| University of Denver | University of Tulsa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 |
DU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
DU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
DU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 43% | ||
Campus |
DU | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 3,769 students)
DU vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Tulsa University?
- University of Denver is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at DU than University of Tulsa ($55,260.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than DU ($28,087 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 35.4% lower than costs at University of Denver ($11,426 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than University of Denver (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 19.1% larger than aid received University of Denver ($36,877 vs. $30,954)
DU vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 46 points higher than at DU (1249)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at DU (28)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at DU (3.72)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
DU vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than University of Tulsa (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $4,200 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $59,200)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $3,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,986)
- DU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Tulsa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/