- University of California-Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz) is a public school while University of Tulsa (Tulsa) is a private school.
- UC Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, CA and Tulsa is located in Tulsa, OK.
- Tulsa has more expensive tuition of $48,602 than UC Santa Cruz ($45,337).
- Tulsa has tighter acceptance rate of 38.95% than UC Santa Cruz (50.94%).
- UC Santa Cruz is larger with 19,478 students than Tulsa (3,769 students).
University of California-Santa Cruz View More Rivals | University of Tulsa View More Rivals | |
| #193 in National Universities #43 in California | Rankings | #108 in National Universities #2 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Santa Cruz, CA | Location | Tulsa, OK |
UC Santa Cruz| Known as | Tulsa | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,560 California residents $45,337 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $48,602 |
| $14,855 California residents $29,957 out-of-state | Graduate | $26,928 |
| $20,896 | Financial Aid | $36,387 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 50.94% | Acceptance Rate | 38.95% |
| 15.00% | Yield | 24.24% |
| Test Scores | 1,215 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,478 | Total Students | 3,769 |
| 17,502 | Undergraduate | 2,647 |
| 1,976 | Graduate | 1,122 |
| 98 | Online Enrollment | 133 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $53,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $60,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,440) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,733) $6,060 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 23 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 688 Full-time 230 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 309 Full-time 134 Part-time |
| 3,394 Full-time 536 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,018 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| $139,736 for Faculties $83,196 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,652 for Faculties $64,340 Part-time |