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Overview |
Tulsa University | Baylor | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 20,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #166 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utulsa.edu | baylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulsa University | Baylor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,932 | $54,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,932 | $54,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $14,235 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,681 | $49,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,719 | $20,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Tulsa University | Baylor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,631 | 39,735 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 20,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1490 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Tulsa University | Baylor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulsa University | Baylor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,986 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Tulsa University | Baylor | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Tulsa University | Baylor | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Tulsa University | Baylor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Baylor University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (20,824 students vs. 3,559 students)
Tulsa University vs. Baylor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulsa University or Baylor?
- Baylor University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $46,932.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Baylor than University of Tulsa ($54,844.00 vs. $46,932.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Baylor ($23,681 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 27.2% lower than costs at Baylor University ($11,192 vs. $14,235)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Baylor University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 94.6% larger than aid received Baylor University ($39,719 vs. $20,409)
Tulsa University vs. Baylor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulsa University or Baylor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baylor or Tulsa University .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 56 points higher than at Baylor (1239)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Baylor (28)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Baylor (3.74)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (58%) than Baylor (51%)
Tulsa University vs. Baylor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulsa University or Baylor? 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 Baylor and Tulsa University.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than University of Tulsa (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $3,000 more per year than Baylor graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $56,200)
- Baylor University students graduate with a $1,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,986)
- Baylor graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/