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Overview |
NWOSU | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,852 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,220 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,448 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,937 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 79% |
Admission |
NWOSU | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,503 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NWOSU | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $204 |
Diversity |
NWOSU | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
NWOSU | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | 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 NWOSU based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 1,852 students)
NWOSU vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or Tarleton?
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($5,448.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Tarleton than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($14,208.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Tarleton ($10,448 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 97.9% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($5,220 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Tarleton State University (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($8,937 vs. $8,463)
NWOSU vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 9 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming Tarleton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
NWOSU vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU 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 NWOSU.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $5,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($14,315 vs. $19,750)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($148 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/