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Overview |
Tulsa University | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,769 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utulsa.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulsa University | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,566 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,566 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,426 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,087 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,877 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Tulsa University | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,042 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 8,331 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1350 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Tulsa University | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulsa University | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,986 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tulsa University | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Tulsa University | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Tulsa University | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 3,769 students)
Tulsa University vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulsa University or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Bucknell than University of Tulsa ($61,408.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Bucknell ($28,087 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 34.4% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($11,426 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 2.4% larger than aid received University of Tulsa ($37,775 vs. $36,877)
Tulsa University vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulsa University or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Tulsa University .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 20 points higher than at Tulsa University (1295)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Tulsa University (29)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Tulsa University vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulsa University or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Tulsa University.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than University of Tulsa (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $59,200)
- University of Tulsa students graduate with a $14 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,986 vs. $27,000)
- Bucknell University and Tulsa University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/