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Rhodes College OU Transylvania University SMU Denison Trinity Baylor Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Furman TCU Tulane Wooster| Centre College | University of Tulsa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Centre College | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,070 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,070 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,584 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,116 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Centre College | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,724 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,712 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1470 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Centre College | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Centre College | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Tulsa is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 1,357 students)
Centre College vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Tulsa University?
- Centre College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($48,070.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Centre College than University of Tulsa ($48,070.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than Tulsa University ($23,584 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 7.6% lower than costs at Centre College ($11,426 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centre College as University of Tulsa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 0.6% larger than aid received University of Tulsa ($37,116 vs. $36,877)
Centre College vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Centre College .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 16 points higher than at Centre College (1279)
- Incoming Centre College students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Tulsa University (29)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Centre College (62.8%)
Centre College vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College 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 Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than University of Tulsa (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $6,700 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $52,500)
- University of Tulsa students graduate with a $14 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($26,986 vs. $27,000)
- University of Tulsa and Centre College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Centre College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/