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Overview |
Angelo State | Tarleton | ||
| Location | San Angelo, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,250 | 15,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | angelo.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Angelo State | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,495 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,575 | $14,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $10,846 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,518 | $15,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,113 | $7,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 89% |
Admission |
Angelo State | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,660 | 8,746 | ||
| Admitted | 3,692 | 8,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.1% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Angelo State | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Angelo State | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,456 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $204 |
Diversity |
Angelo State | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Angelo State | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Angelo State | 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 Angelo State based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 11,250 students)
Angelo State vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Angelo State or Tarleton?
- Angelo State University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($4,495.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Angelo State than Tarleton State University ($14,575.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Angelo State University than Tarleton ($12,518 vs. $15,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 8.8% lower than costs at Angelo State University ($10,846 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Angelo State University than Tarleton State University (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Angelo State University students is 19.9% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($9,113 vs. $7,600)
Angelo State vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Angelo State or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Angelo State .
- The average SAT score at Angelo State University (970) is 11 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Angelo State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Angelo State students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Angelo State (79.2%)
Angelo State vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Angelo State 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 Angelo State.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Angelo State University (39% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Angelo State graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $43,600)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $1,706 lower median federal student loan debt than Angelo State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,456)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Angelo State graduates. ($204 vs. $221)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Angelo State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/