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Overview |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,470 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #439 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stedwards.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,886 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,886 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,876 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,193 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,787 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,015 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 5,119 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 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 |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,271 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $204 |
Diversity |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 3,470 students)
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Tarleton?
- Saint Edward's University is 1,029.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251.1% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Tarleton State University ($49,886.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($13,755 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 34.4% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($10,328 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Tarleton State University (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 358.3% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($38,787 vs. $8,463)
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 176 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (85.1%)
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Tarleton State University (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $5,521 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,271)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($204 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/