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Overview |
Yale | Tulane | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 14,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $58,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $58,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $50,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $30,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 66% |
Admission |
Yale | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 31,615 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 3,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 50.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Yale | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $284 |
Diversity |
Yale | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Yale | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Yale | Tulane | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than Tulane based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 14,027 students)
Yale vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or Tulane?
- Yale University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Yale than Tulane University ($62,250.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Tulane ($18,647 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tulane University are 6.4% lower than costs at Yale University ($17,346 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Yale University (66% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 106.6% larger than aid received Tulane University ($63,523 vs. $30,747)
Yale vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or Yale .
- The average SAT score at Yale University (1498) is 152 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming Yale students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Tulane (31)
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Tulane has a higher acceptance rate (11.5%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale or Tulane? 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 Tulane and Yale.
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $44,200 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $74,200)
- Yale University students graduate with a $14,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,529)
- Yale graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($139 vs. $284)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/