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Overview |
Tarleton | National American University-Austin | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 129 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | national.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | National American University-Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $7,209 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 0% |
Admission |
Tarleton | National American University-Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,788 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,039 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
Tarleton | National American University-Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | National American University-Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $33,565 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $347 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | National American University-Austin | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 41% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tarleton | National American University-Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | National American University-Austin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than National American University-Austin based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 129 students)
Tarleton vs. National American University-Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or National American University-Austin?
- National American University Austin is 239.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at National American University-Austin than Tarleton State University ($15,000.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National American University Austin are 43.3% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($7,209 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than National American University Austin (79% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is ?% larger than aid received National American University Austin ($8,463 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or National American University-Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National American University-Austin or Tarleton .
Tarleton vs. National American University-Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or National American University-Austin? 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 National American University-Austin and Tarleton.
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than National American University-Austin graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $13,815 lower median federal student loan debt than National American University-Austin graduates. ($19,750 vs. $33,565)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than National American University-Austin graduates. ($204 vs. $347)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National American University-Austin students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/