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OU SMU Trinity Baylor Oklahoma State University-Main Campus TCU Tulane UT Dallas Rhodes College Austin College DU Pitt| University of Tulsa | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulsa University | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,769 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utulsa.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulsa University | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,566 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,566 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,426 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,087 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,877 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Tulsa University | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,042 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 8,331 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1350 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulsa University | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulsa University | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,986 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Tulsa University | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Tulsa University | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Tulsa University | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,769 students)
Tulsa University vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulsa University or Jefferson?
- University of Tulsa is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Tulsa University than Thomas Jefferson University ($45,566.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Jefferson ($28,087 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 28.8% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($11,426 vs. $14,715)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 13.5% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($36,877 vs. $32,486)
Tulsa University vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulsa University or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Tulsa University .
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
Tulsa University vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulsa University or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Tulsa University.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $63,700 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $59,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,986)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/