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Overview |
BC | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Lake Jackson, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,100 | 15,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brazosport.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,388 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,038 | $14,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,901 | $10,846 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,659 | $15,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,142 | $7,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 89% |
Admission |
BC | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,746 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,250 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $54 | $204 |
Diversity |
BC | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
BC | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
BC | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 4,100 students)
BC vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Tarleton?
- Tarleton State University is 69% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($4,416.00 vs. $2,613.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259% higher at Tarleton than Brazosport College ($14,496.00 vs. $4,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than Tarleton ($5,659 vs. $15,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 9.5% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($9,901 vs. $10,846)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than Tarleton State University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 83.5% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($7,600 vs. $4,142)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or BC .
BC vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($5,250 vs. $19,750)
- BC graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($54 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/