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Loyola Marymount Chapman USD Oxy SCU USC UCLA UCSB Westmont College PLNU SMU UCI| Pepperdine University | University of Tulsa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pepperdine | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 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 |
Pepperdine | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | 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
- Pepperdine University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 3,769 students)
Pepperdine vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Tulsa University?
- Pepperdine University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Pepperdine than University of Tulsa ($62,390.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Pepperdine ($28,087 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 62.4% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($11,426 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Pepperdine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 14% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($36,877 vs. $32,348)
Pepperdine vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 69 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Pepperdine (28)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Pepperdine vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine 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 Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than University of Tulsa (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $59,200)
- Pepperdine University students graduate with a $986 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,986)
- Pepperdine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Pepperdine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/