Tulane vs. RPI
The following statements compare Tulane University of Louisiana and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Tulane's tuition ($65,538) is more expensive than RPI ($61,884).
- Tulane's acceptance rate (14.59%) is lower than RPI (58.45%).
- Tulane has higher yield (45.79%) than RPI (16.31%).
- Tulane's SAT score (1,450) is higher than RPI (1,410).
- Tulane's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than RPI (14 to 1).
- Tulane (13,078 students) is larger than RPI (7,024 students) with more enrolled students.
- RPI ($39,546) has higher amount of financial aid than Tulane ($32,187).
- Tulane's graduation rate (89%) is higher than RPI (83%).

Tulane University of Louisiana
Private, 4 years • New Orleans, LA #26 National Universities, #1 in Louisiana more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$65,538
Financial Aid
$32,187
Test Scores
1,450 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
14.59% Acceptance Rate
45.79% Yield
Enrollment
8,077 Undergraduate
5,001 Graduate
1,743 Online Students
Graduation Rate
89% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,565 Faculties (full-time)
5,416 Staffs (full-time)
$110,149 Faculty Salary
$69,212 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,289 annual charge
-4,221 capacity

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Private, 4 years • Troy, NY #49 National Universities, #14 in New York more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$61,884
Financial Aid
$39,546
Test Scores
1,410 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
58.45% Acceptance Rate
16.31% Yield
Enrollment
5,954 Undergraduate
1,070 Graduate
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
455 Faculties (full-time)
1,588 Staffs (full-time)
$119,791 Faculty Salary
$66,946 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,460 annual charge
-3,899 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$8,070 annual charge
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