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UCLA Stanford Emory Miami NYU Pomona Loyola Marymount Claremont McKenna SMU Cornell UC Berkeley UCSD| University of Southern California | Tulane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USC | Tulane | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 48,945 | 14,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #34 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usc.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,468 | $58,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,468 | $58,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,436 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,808 | $50,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,262 | $30,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 66% |
Admission |
USC | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 69,062 | 31,615 | ||
| Admitted | 8,304 | 3,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 11.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 50.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 |
USC | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,375 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $284 |
Diversity |
USC | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
USC | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 86% | ||
Campus |
USC | Tulane | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern California is larger than than Tulane based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 14,027 students)
USC vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC or Tulane?
- University of Southern California is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at USC than Tulane University ($63,468.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern California than Tulane ($36,808 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tulane University are 0.5% lower than costs at University of Southern California ($17,346 vs. $17,436)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern California than Tulane University (71% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 47.2% larger than aid received Tulane University ($45,262 vs. $30,747)
USC vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or USC .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 45 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming USC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Tulane (31)
- Accepted freshman USC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- USC has a higher acceptance rate (12%) than Tulane (11.5%)
USC vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC or Tulane? 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 Tulane and USC.
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $11,300 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $74,200)
- University of Southern California students graduate with a $5,154 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($22,375 vs. $27,529)
- USC graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($231 vs. $284)
- More USC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/