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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | University of Tulsa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1078/1350 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
USD | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 43% | ||
Campus |
USD | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,769 students)
USD vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Tulsa University?
- University of San Diego is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at USD than University of Tulsa ($53,810.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than USD ($28,087 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 48.9% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($11,426 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 1.3% larger than aid received University of San Diego ($36,877 vs. $36,408)
USD vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 59 points higher than at USD (1236)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at USD (28)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at USD (3.95)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than University of Tulsa (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $11,000 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $59,200)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,082 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,986)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/