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Overview |
OU | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,308 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,920 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,488 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,780 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,601 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,548 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 15,712 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
OU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
OU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 43% | ||
Campus |
OU | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 3,769 students)
OU vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 826.1% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.1% higher at Tulsa University than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($45,566.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Tulsa University ($22,601 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 38.1% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($11,426 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 249.2% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($36,877 vs. $10,561)
OU vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or OU .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 91 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
OU vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU 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 OU.
- The graduation rate at Tulsa University is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $100 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $59,200)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $6,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,986)
- OU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Tulsa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/