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Overview |
Ranger College | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Ranger, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,297 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rangercollege.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ranger College | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,950 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,700 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,864 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,919 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,602 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 79% |
Admission |
Ranger College | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 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 | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ranger College | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ranger College | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,200 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,400 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $97 | $204 |
Diversity |
Ranger College | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ranger College | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Ranger 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 Ranger College based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 2,297 students)
Ranger College vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ranger College or Tarleton?
- Tarleton State University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Ranger College for in-state tuition ($4,416.00 vs. $3,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.3% higher at Tarleton than Ranger College ($14,208.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ranger College than Tarleton ($4,919 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ranger College are 112.3% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($4,864 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than Ranger College (79% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ranger College students is 13.5% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($9,602 vs. $8,463)
Which college is harder to get into, Ranger College or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Ranger College .
Ranger College vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ranger 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 Ranger College.
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Ranger College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $32,200)
- Ranger College students graduate with a $10,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($9,400 vs. $19,750)
- Ranger College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($97 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ranger College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/