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Overview |
Tarleton | Criswell College | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,937 | 156 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | criswell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | Criswell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,496 | $13,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,846 | $8,681 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,363 | $11,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,600 | $14,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Tarleton | Criswell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,746 | 24 | ||
| Admitted | 8,239 | 22 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 81.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Tarleton | Criswell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | Criswell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | N/A |
Diversity |
Tarleton | Criswell College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Tarleton | Criswell College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | Criswell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Criswell College based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 156 students)
Tarleton vs. Criswell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or Criswell College?
- Criswell College is 204.3% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Tarleton than Criswell College ($14,496.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Criswell College than Tarleton ($11,464 vs. $15,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Criswell College are 24.9% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($8,681 vs. $10,846)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Criswell College than Tarleton State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Criswell College students is 95.4% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($14,849 vs. $7,600)
Tarleton vs. Criswell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or Criswell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Criswell College or Tarleton .
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Criswell College (91.7%)
Tarleton vs. Criswell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or Criswell College? 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 Criswell College and Tarleton.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/