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University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus vs Tulsa Community College: which has better ROI?

Public, Norman OK · vs · Public, Tulsa OK

The verdict

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $61,200 in 4.1 years versus not at all at Tulsa Community College, on median earnings of $63,126 vs $39,746 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureUniversity of Oklahoma-Norman CampusTulsa Community College
Net price / yr$15,300$6,288
Total net cost$61,200$12,576
Median earnings, 10 yrs$63,126$39,746
Median debt$20,654$12,223
Payback4.1 yrs
20-year net return$234,120$-184,856

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.