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Overview |
Oberlin | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 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 |
Oberlin | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Oberlin | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | 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 Oberlin based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Tulsa University?
- Oberlin College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Oberlin than University of Tulsa ($61,106.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Oberlin ($28,087 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 60.9% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($11,426 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 5.2% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($36,877 vs. $35,040)
Oberlin vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 62 points higher than at Tulsa University (1295)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Tulsa University (29)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin 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 Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than University of Tulsa (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $15,300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $407 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($26,579 vs. $26,986)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/