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Utah State University Utah Baylor BYU-I Southern Utah University OU SMU UVU Trinity Oklahoma State University-Main Campus TCU Tulane| University of Tulsa | Brigham Young University Provo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulsa University | BYU | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Provo, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,769 | 34,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #125 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utulsa.edu | byu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulsa University | BYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,566 | $6,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,566 | $6,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,426 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,087 | $13,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,877 | $6,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 46% |
Admission |
Tulsa University | BYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,042 | 10,559 | ||
| Admitted | 8,331 | 7,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.2% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 79% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1350 | 1280/1468 | ||
| 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 | Dec 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Tulsa University | BYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulsa University | BYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $69,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,986 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $113 |
Diversity |
Tulsa University | BYU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tulsa University | BYU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Tulsa University | BYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Provo is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (34,464 students vs. 3,769 students)
Tulsa University vs. BYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulsa University or BYU?
- University of Tulsa is 622.8% more expensive to attend than BYU for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 622.8% higher at Tulsa University than Brigham Young University Provo ($45,566.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Provo than Tulsa University ($13,521 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Provo are 33.5% lower than costs at University of Tulsa ($8,560 vs. $11,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Brigham Young University Provo (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 483% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Provo ($36,877 vs. $6,325)
Tulsa University vs. BYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulsa University or BYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYU or Tulsa University .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 5 points higher than at BYU (1290)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at BYU (29)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at BYU (3.89)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than BYU (66.7%)
Tulsa University vs. BYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulsa University or BYU? 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 BYU and Tulsa University.
- The graduation rate at BYU is higher than University of Tulsa (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Provo earn on average $9,900 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($69,100 vs. $59,200)
- Brigham Young University Provo students graduate with a $15,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,986)
- BYU graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More BYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/