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Emory Miami SMU LSU University of Richmond Case Western BC Vanderbilt George Washington Notre Dame USC Lehigh| Tulane University | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,078 | 3,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,306 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,306 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,088 | $10,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,631 | $20,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,074 | $23,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 93% |
Admission |
Tulane | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,936 | 1,591 | ||
| Admitted | 4,077 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.6% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1075/1340 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulane | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $227 |
Diversity |
Tulane | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Tulane | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (13,078 students vs. 3,813 students)
Tulane vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or University of St Thomas?
- Tulane University is 86.3% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($61,306.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at Tulane than University of St Thomas ($61,306.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Tulane ($20,469 vs. $50,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 76.5% lower than costs at Tulane University ($10,248 vs. $18,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Tulane University (93% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tulane University students is 39.6% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($33,074 vs. $23,688)
Tulane vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 243 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman Tulane students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Tulane (14.6%)
Tulane vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Tulane.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $17,000 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $57,200)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $5,529 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,529)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($227 vs. $284)
- More Tulane graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/