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OU SMU Trinity Baylor Oklahoma State University-Main Campus TCU Tulane UT Dallas Rhodes College Austin College MCA DU| University of Tulsa | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulsa University | CBU | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,769 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utulsa.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulsa University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,566 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,566 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,426 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,087 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,877 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Tulsa University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,042 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 8,331 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1350 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Tulsa University | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulsa University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,986 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tulsa University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Tulsa University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Tulsa University | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Tulsa is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 1,934 students)
Tulsa University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulsa University or CBU?
- University of Tulsa is 28.3% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Tulsa University than Christian Brothers University ($45,566.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Tulsa University ($18,612 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Tulsa ($10,220 vs. $11,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 36.8% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($36,877 vs. $26,964)
Tulsa University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulsa University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Tulsa University .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 190 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
Tulsa University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulsa University or CBU? 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 CBU and Tulsa University.
- The graduation rate at Tulsa University is higher than Christian Brothers University (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $8,600 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $50,600)
- University of Tulsa students graduate with a $14 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($26,986 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Tulsa University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Tulsa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/