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Overview |
WSU | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1078/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WSU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 43% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 3,769 students)
WSU vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 565.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.1% higher at Tulsa University than Wichita State University ($45,566.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Tulsa University ($13,553 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 10.4% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,426 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 418.7% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($36,877 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 206 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
WSU vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Tulsa University is higher than Wichita State University (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $15,400 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $6,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,986)
- WSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Tulsa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/