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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $204 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 5,079 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or Tarleton?
- Abilene Christian University is 812.6% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.6% higher at Abilene Christian University than Tarleton State University ($40,300.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Abilene Christian University ($13,755 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 11.3% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($10,328 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Tarleton State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 210.5% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($26,280 vs. $8,463)
Abilene Christian University vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 133 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Tarleton State University (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $500 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $5,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,325)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($204 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/