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FIU Florida Emory University of Richmond SMU Florida State Villanova LSU BU FAU George Washington Case Western| University of Miami | Tulane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Tulane | ||
| Location | Coral Gables, FL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,402 | 14,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #60 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miami.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,440 | $58,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,440 | $58,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,467 | $50,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,322 | $30,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 66% |
Admission |
Miami | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,169 | 31,615 | ||
| Admitted | 9,312 | 3,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 50.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Miami | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,846 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $284 |
Diversity |
Miami | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Miami | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Tulane | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Miami is larger than than Tulane based on total student enrollment (19,402 students vs. 14,027 students)
Miami vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Tulane?
- Tulane University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $55,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Tulane than University of Miami ($58,666.00 vs. $55,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Miami than Tulane ($36,467 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Miami are 2.6% lower than costs at Tulane University ($16,910 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Miami than Tulane University (72% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 21.4% larger than aid received Tulane University ($37,322 vs. $30,747)
Miami vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 27 points higher than at Miami (1319)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Miami (30)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (18.9%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Miami vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami or Tulane? 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 Tulane and Miami.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $70,200)
- University of Miami students graduate with a $7,683 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($19,846 vs. $27,529)
- Miami graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($205 vs. $284)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/