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ETSU CMU - CLAS Carson-Newman College Missouri Valley College Bethany College Columbia College CU| Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Tusculum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OKWU | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Bartlesville, OK | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 848 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okwu.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
OKWU | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,556 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,556 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,118 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,590 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,983 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
OKWU | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 800 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1100 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 |
OKWU | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OKWU | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,881 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $279 |
Diversity |
OKWU | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
OKWU | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 44% | ||
Campus |
OKWU | Tusculum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tusculum College is larger than than OKWU based on total student enrollment (1,303 students vs. 848 students)
OKWU vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OKWU or Tusculum College?
- Oklahoma Wesleyan University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Tusculum College for in-state tuition ($28,556.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at OKWU than Tusculum College ($28,556.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tusculum College than OKWU ($20,414 vs. $27,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Wesleyan University are 10.1% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($9,118 vs. $10,042)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Oklahoma Wesleyan University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 51% larger than aid received Oklahoma Wesleyan University ($22,630 vs. $14,983)
OKWU vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OKWU or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or OKWU .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Wesleyan University (962) is 2 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming OKWU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman OKWU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than OKWU (52.1%)
OKWU vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OKWU or Tusculum College? 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 Tusculum College and OKWU.
- The graduation rate at OKWU is higher than Tusculum College (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Wesleyan University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Tusculum College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,900)
- Oklahoma Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($20,881 vs. $27,000)
- OKWU graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More OKWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tusculum College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/