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Overview |
Northwood University-Texas | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Cedar Hill, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 255 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Texas | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,200 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,784 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,456 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,160 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Texas | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 6 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwood University-Texas | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Texas | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $204 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Texas | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 43% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Northwood University-Texas | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | - | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 3% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Texas | 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 Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 255 students)
Northwood University-Texas vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Texas or Tarleton?
- Northwood University Texas is 131% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Tarleton than Northwood University Texas ($14,208.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Northwood University-Texas ($13,755 vs. $14,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 17.6% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($8,784 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than Tarleton State University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Texas students is 67.3% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($14,160 vs. $8,463)
Northwood University-Texas vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Texas or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Northwood University-Texas .
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Northwood University-Texas (85.7%)
Northwood University-Texas vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Texas 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 Northwood University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Northwood University Texas (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $5,000 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $2,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,775)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($204 vs. $225)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas 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/