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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $204 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than CSU-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 6,617 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or Tarleton?
- Colorado State University Pueblo is 51% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,670.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Tarleton than Colorado State University Pueblo ($14,208.00 vs. $13,749.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than Tarleton ($13,033 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 8.6% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($10,328 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than Tarleton State University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 25.8% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($10,649 vs. $8,463)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Pueblo (970) is 11 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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 CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,000)
- Tarleton State University and CSU-Pueblo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($19,750 vs. $19,750)
- Tarleton State University and CSU-Pueblo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($204 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/