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ISU Bradley OU SMU Trinity Baylor Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw TCU| Illinois Wesleyan University | University of Tulsa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 43% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Tulsa is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Tulsa University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at IWU than University of Tulsa ($53,610.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than IWU ($28,087 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 8.7% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,426 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as University of Tulsa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 0.7% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($36,877 vs. $36,614)
IWU vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 46 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at IWU (28)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at IWU (3.86)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Tulsa (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $59,200)
- University of Tulsa students graduate with a $14 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,986 vs. $27,000)
- University of Tulsa and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU 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/