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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 79% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $204 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | - | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 3% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Tarleton?
- Purdue University North Central Campus is 52.8% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Purdue North Central than Tarleton State University ($16,164.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Tarleton ($7,832 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 39.9% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($7,380 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than Purdue University North Central Campus (79% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($8,463 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 16 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Tarleton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Tarleton students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (39% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $41,900)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $5,086 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,836)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($204 vs. $256)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/