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Overview |
NWOSU | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,852 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,220 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,448 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,937 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
NWOSU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,503 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | 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 |
NWOSU | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $279 |
Diversity |
NWOSU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
NWOSU | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 43% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | 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
- University of Tulsa is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 1,852 students)
NWOSU vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 736.4% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309% higher at Tulsa University than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($45,566.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Tulsa University ($10,448 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 118.9% lower than costs at University of Tulsa ($5,220 vs. $11,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 312.6% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($36,877 vs. $8,937)
NWOSU vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 345 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
NWOSU vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU 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 NWOSU.
- The graduation rate at Tulsa University is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $18,800 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $12,671 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($14,315 vs. $26,986)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($148 vs. $279)
- More Tulsa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/