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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA OU Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate| Wake Forest University | University of Tulsa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #106 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $46,932 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $46,932 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $23,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $39,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 6,631 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 3,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 58% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 24/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1150/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 3,559 students)
Wake Forest vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Tulsa University?
- Wake Forest University is 35.5% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $46,932.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Wake Forest than University of Tulsa ($63,608.00 vs. $46,932.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Wake Forest ($23,681 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 59.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,192 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 38.7% larger than aid received University of Tulsa ($55,090 vs. $39,719)
Wake Forest vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Wake Forest .
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (58%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Tulsa University? 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 Tulsa University and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than University of Tulsa (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $59,200)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,986)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/