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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI OU Clark University| College of the Holy Cross | University of Tulsa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 |
Holy Cross | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | 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 Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Tulsa University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Holy Cross than University of Tulsa ($57,600.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Holy Cross ($28,087 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 45.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($11,426 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 7.4% larger than aid received University of Tulsa ($39,615 vs. $36,877)
Holy Cross vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Holy Cross .
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of Tulsa (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $21,200 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $59,200)
- University of Tulsa students graduate with a $514 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,986 vs. $27,500)
- Tulsa University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/