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Overview |
Tulsa University | SPU | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,769 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utulsa.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulsa University | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,566 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,566 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,426 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,087 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,877 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Tulsa University | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,042 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 8,331 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.2% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1350 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulsa University | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulsa University | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,986 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Tulsa University | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tulsa University | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Tulsa University | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 3,118 students)
Tulsa University vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulsa University or SPU?
- University of Tulsa is 24.8% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Tulsa University than Seattle Pacific University ($45,566.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Tulsa University ($26,549 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 26.1% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($11,426 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 45.4% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($36,877 vs. $25,359)
Tulsa University vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulsa University or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Tulsa University .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 150 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
Tulsa University vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulsa University or SPU? 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 SPU and Tulsa University.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than University of Tulsa (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $8,800 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($25,603 vs. $26,986)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More SPU 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/