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Overview |
Tulsa University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,769 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utulsa.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulsa University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,566 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,566 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,426 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,087 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,877 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Tulsa University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,042 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 8,331 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.2% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1350 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulsa University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulsa University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,986 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Tulsa University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 12% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Tulsa University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Tulsa University | Pacific | ||
| 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
- University of Tulsa is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 3,559 students)
Tulsa University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulsa University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Pacific than University of Tulsa ($50,884.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Pacific ($28,087 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 26.1% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,426 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 10.6% larger than aid received Pacific University ($36,877 vs. $33,340)
Tulsa University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulsa University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Tulsa University .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 205 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
Tulsa University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulsa University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Tulsa University.
- The graduation rate at Tulsa University is higher than Pacific University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $12,400 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $830 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($26,156 vs. $26,986)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/