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OU Lipscomb SMU Trinity Baylor Oklahoma State University-Main Campus TCU Freed-Hardeman University Tulane UT Dallas OC OBU| Harding University | University of Tulsa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Harding University | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1078/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Harding University | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Harding University | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harding University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 3,769 students)
Harding University vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 102.5% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.5% higher at Tulsa University than Harding University ($45,566.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Tulsa University ($19,558 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 43.1% lower than costs at University of Tulsa ($7,984 vs. $11,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 151.2% larger than aid received Harding University ($36,877 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 160 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Harding University (25)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Harding University (3.71)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University 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 Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Tulsa University is higher than Harding University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $14,400 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $44,800)
- University of Tulsa students graduate with a $14 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($26,986 vs. $27,000)
- University of Tulsa and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Tulsa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/