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Overview |
Tarleton | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 66% |
Admission |
Tarleton | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,788 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 5,039 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tarleton | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $144 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Tarleton | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 7,045 students)
Tarleton vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or CSUMB?
- California State University Monterey Bay is 30% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at CSUMB than Tarleton State University ($17,622.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Tarleton ($11,435 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 57.5% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($10,328 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than California State University Monterey Bay (79% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 2.8% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($8,702 vs. $8,463)
Tarleton vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Tarleton .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
Tarleton vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $200 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($14,000 vs. $19,750)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($144 vs. $204)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/