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Texas Tech SHSU TAMUK A&M Commerce UNT Angelo State SFASU Texas A&M West Texas A & M University MSU Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Texas Woman's University| Arlington Baptist College | Tarleton State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ABC | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Arlington, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 218 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abconline.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABC | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,540 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,540 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,310 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,990 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,593 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 79% |
Admission |
ABC | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ABC | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABC | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,001 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
ABC | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ABC | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ABC | 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 ABC based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 218 students)
ABC vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABC or Tarleton?
- Arlington Baptist College is 251.9% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($15,540.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at ABC than Tarleton State University ($15,540.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than ABC ($13,755 vs. $19,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 24.3% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($8,310 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arlington Baptist College than Tarleton State University (84% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($8,463 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, ABC or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or ABC .
ABC vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABC 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 ABC.
- The graduation rate at ABC is higher than Tarleton State University (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $36,900)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $6,251 lower median federal student loan debt than ABC graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,001)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than ABC graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/