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Overview |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Moore, OK | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 281 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hc.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,880 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,880 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,430 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,952 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,532 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 66 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.9% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.1% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 846/1033 | 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 |
Academics |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,313 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $204 |
Diversity |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 281 students)
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or Tarleton?
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College is 169% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($11,880.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Tarleton than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($14,208.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($13,755 vs. $20,952)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College are 39% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($7,430 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College than Tarleton State University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students is 0.8% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($8,532 vs. $8,463)
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 34 points higher than at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (925)
- Incoming Tarleton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (20)
- Accepted freshman Tarleton students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (3.1)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (42.9%)
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,000)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $2,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,313)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates. ($204 vs. $230)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/