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OU Texas Tech SMU DBU Trinity Baylor Oklahoma State University-Main Campus TCU Tulane Texas A&M UT Dallas Rhodes College| University of Tulsa | Abilene Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulsa University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,769 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utulsa.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulsa University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,566 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,566 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,426 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,087 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,877 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Tulsa University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,042 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 8,331 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1350 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulsa University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulsa University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,986 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Tulsa University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Tulsa University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Tulsa University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 3,769 students)
Tulsa University vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulsa University or Abilene Christian University?
- University of Tulsa is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Tulsa University than Abilene Christian University ($45,566.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Abilene Christian University ($28,087 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 0.6% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($11,426 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 40.3% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($36,877 vs. $26,280)
Tulsa University vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulsa University or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Tulsa University .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 203 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Tulsa University vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulsa University or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and Tulsa University.
- The graduation rate at Tulsa University is higher than Abilene Christian University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $13,200 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,661 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($25,325 vs. $26,986)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Tulsa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/