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Overview |
HBU | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
HBU | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 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 |
HBU | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $204 |
Diversity |
HBU | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HBU | 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 HBU based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or Tarleton?
- Houston Baptist University is 675.6% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.1% higher at HBU than Tarleton State University ($34,250.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than HBU ($13,755 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 13.1% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($9,130 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Tarleton State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 217.9% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($26,908 vs. $8,463)
HBU vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 101 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming HBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU 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 HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Tarleton State University (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $4,416 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,166)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($204 vs. $249)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/