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Overview |
Denison | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 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 |
Denison | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Denison | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Denison | 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Tulsa University?
- Denison University is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Denison than University of Tulsa ($60,000.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Denison ($28,087 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 26% lower than costs at Denison University ($11,426 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 1% larger than aid received Denison University ($36,877 vs. $36,497)
Denison vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than University of Tulsa (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $3,100 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $986 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,986)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/