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Overview |
Tulsa University | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,769 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utulsa.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulsa University | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,566 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,566 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,426 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,087 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,877 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Tulsa University | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,042 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 8,331 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.2% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1350 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulsa University | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,986 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Tulsa University | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tulsa University | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Tulsa University | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 1,426 students)
Tulsa University vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulsa University or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Lawrence than University of Tulsa ($53,667.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Tulsa University ($26,368 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 0.8% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($11,426 vs. $11,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 8.7% larger than aid received University of Tulsa ($40,089 vs. $36,877)
Tulsa University vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulsa University or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Tulsa University .
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
Tulsa University vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulsa University or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Tulsa University.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than University of Tulsa (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $13,600 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $45,600)
- University of Tulsa students graduate with a $364 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,986 vs. $27,350)
- Tulsa University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/