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Baylor SMU Texas A&M UT Austin Trinity UT Arlington USD Rice OU UNT Texas Tech DBU| University of Tulsa | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulsa University | TCU | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utulsa.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulsa University | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,932 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,932 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,681 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,719 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Tulsa University | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,631 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1490 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulsa University | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,986 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Tulsa University | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Tulsa University | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Tulsa University | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 3,559 students)
Tulsa University vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulsa University or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $46,932.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at TCU than University of Tulsa ($57,130.00 vs. $46,932.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than TCU ($23,681 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 32.2% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($11,192 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 17.5% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($39,719 vs. $33,813)
Tulsa University vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulsa University or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Tulsa University .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 75 points higher than at TCU (1220)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at TCU (28)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (58%) than TCU (42.6%)
Tulsa University vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulsa University or TCU? 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 TCU and Tulsa University.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than University of Tulsa (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $1,600 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,986)
- TCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/