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Overview |
Oxy | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Oxy | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Oxy | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Oxy | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Tulsa is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 1,942 students)
Oxy vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Tulsa University?
- Occidental College is 31.6% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Oxy than University of Tulsa ($59,970.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Oxy ($28,087 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 51.7% lower than costs at Occidental College ($11,426 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Occidental College (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 11.7% larger than aid received Occidental College ($36,877 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Occidental College (1304) is 9 points higher than at Tulsa University (1295)
- Incoming Oxy students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Tulsa University (29)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Oxy (39.4%)
Oxy vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than University of Tulsa (83% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $2,600 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $56,600)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $3,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,986)
- Oxy graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Oxy 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/