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Overview |
Tarleton | Parker University | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 2,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | parker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | Parker University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $15,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $15,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | $24,116 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $7,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 88% |
Admission |
Tarleton | Parker University | ||
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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 | Parker University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | Parker University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $6,365 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $65 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | Parker University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tarleton | Parker University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | Parker University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Parker University based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 2,063 students)
Tarleton vs. Parker University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or Parker University?
- Parker University is 245.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($15,264.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Parker University than Tarleton State University ($15,264.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Parker University ($13,755 vs. $24,116)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 27.8% lower than costs at Parker University ($10,328 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Parker University than Tarleton State University (88% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Parker University ($8,463 vs. $7,322)
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or Parker University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parker University or Tarleton .
Tarleton vs. Parker University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or Parker University? 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 Parker University and Tarleton.
- Graduates from Parker University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $45,500)
- Parker University students graduate with a $13,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($6,365 vs. $19,750)
- Parker University graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($65 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parker University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/