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Overview |
Gainesville College | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 79% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gainesville College | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $204 |
Diversity |
Gainesville College | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 36% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gainesville College | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | - | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 3% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or Tarleton?
- Tarleton State University is 93.9% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($4,416.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at Tarleton than Gainesville State College ($14,208.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 39.4% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($7,408 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than Gainesville State College (79% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($8,463 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
Gainesville College vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville College 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/