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OU SMU Trinity Baylor Ursinus College Oklahoma State University-Main Campus TCU Tulane UT Dallas LVC WCU Penn State Abington| University of Tulsa | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulsa University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,769 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utulsa.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulsa University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,566 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,566 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,426 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,087 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,877 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Tulsa University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,042 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 8,331 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1350 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Tulsa University | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulsa University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,986 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tulsa University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Tulsa University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Tulsa University | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Tulsa is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 3,026 students)
Tulsa University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulsa University or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Arcadia than University of Tulsa ($46,430.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Arcadia ($28,087 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 20.1% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($11,426 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 19.2% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($36,877 vs. $30,934)
Tulsa University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulsa University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Tulsa University .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 191 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
Tulsa University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulsa University or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Tulsa University.
- The graduation rate at Tulsa University is higher than Arcadia University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $12,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,400)
- University of Tulsa students graduate with a $14 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,986 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Tulsa University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Tulsa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/