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Overview |
Macalester College | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 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 |
Macalester College | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macalester College | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Macalester College based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 2,175 students)
Macalester College vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Tulsa University?
- Macalester College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Macalester College than University of Tulsa ($62,270.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Macalester College ($28,087 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 22.5% lower than costs at Macalester College ($11,426 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Macalester College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 9.2% larger than aid received University of Tulsa ($40,262 vs. $36,877)
Macalester College vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 63 points higher than at Tulsa University (1295)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Tulsa University (29)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Macalester College (3.81)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester 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 Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than University of Tulsa (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $5,100 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $4,316 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($22,670 vs. $26,986)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/