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Overview |
Tulsa University | Messiah College | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Grantham, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,769 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #358 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utulsa.edu | messiah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulsa University | Messiah College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,566 | $38,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,566 | $38,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,426 | $11,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,087 | $24,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,877 | $27,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Tulsa University | Messiah College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,042 | 2,438 | ||
| Admitted | 8,331 | 1,936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.2% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1350 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 | Messiah College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulsa University | Messiah College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,986 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Tulsa University | Messiah College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tulsa University | Messiah College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Tulsa University | Messiah College | ||
| 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 Tulsa is larger than than Messiah College based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 3,231 students)
Tulsa University vs. Messiah College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulsa University or Messiah College?
- University of Tulsa is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Messiah College for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $38,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Tulsa University than Messiah College ($45,566.00 vs. $38,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Messiah College than Tulsa University ($24,120 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 1.2% lower than costs at Messiah College ($11,426 vs. $11,560)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa as Messiah College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 34% larger than aid received Messiah College ($36,877 vs. $27,519)
Tulsa University vs. Messiah College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulsa University or Messiah College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Messiah College or Tulsa University .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 166 points higher than at Messiah College (1129)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Messiah College (25)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Messiah College (3.8)
- Messiah College has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
Tulsa University vs. Messiah College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulsa University or Messiah College? 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 Messiah College and Tulsa University.
- The graduation rate at Messiah College is higher than University of Tulsa (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $10,600 more per year than Messiah College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $48,600)
- Messiah College students graduate with a $997 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $26,986)
- Messiah College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Messiah College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/