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Overview |
Tulsa University | Union University | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,769 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utulsa.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulsa University | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,566 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,566 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,426 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,087 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,877 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Tulsa University | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,042 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 8,331 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.2% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1350 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulsa University | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,986 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Tulsa University | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Tulsa University | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Tulsa University | Union University | ||
| 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
- University of Tulsa is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 2,731 students)
Tulsa University vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulsa University or Union University?
- University of Tulsa is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Tulsa University than Union University ($45,566.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Union University ($28,087 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Tulsa ($10,740 vs. $11,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 29.3% larger than aid received Union University ($36,877 vs. $28,520)
Tulsa University vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulsa University or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Tulsa University .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 132 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Union University (3.8)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Union University (52.6%)
Tulsa University vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulsa University or Union University? 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 Union University and Tulsa University.
- The graduation rate at Tulsa University is higher than Union University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $11,000 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,146 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($24,840 vs. $26,986)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Tulsa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/