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Overview |
Tulsa University | Furman | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,769 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utulsa.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulsa University | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,566 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,566 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,426 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,087 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,877 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Tulsa University | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,042 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 8,331 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.2% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1350 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 |
Tulsa University | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulsa University | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,986 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Tulsa University | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Tulsa University | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Tulsa University | Furman | ||
| 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
- University of Tulsa is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 2,443 students)
Tulsa University vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulsa University or Furman?
- Furman University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Furman than University of Tulsa ($55,392.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Furman ($28,087 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 32.6% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,426 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 1.4% larger than aid received Furman University ($36,877 vs. $36,384)
Tulsa University vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulsa University or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Tulsa University .
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Furman (67%)
Tulsa University vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulsa University or Furman? 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 Furman and Tulsa University.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than University of Tulsa (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $4,900 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,543 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,986)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/