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Overview |
Tarleton | RU | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 96% |
Admission |
Tarleton | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,788 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 5,039 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Tarleton | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $237 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | RU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tarleton | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 7,718 students)
Tarleton vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or RU?
- Radford University is 84.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at RU than Tarleton State University ($20,246.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than RU ($13,755 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,328 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Tarleton State University (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 15% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($9,733 vs. $8,463)
Tarleton vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Tarleton .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
Tarleton vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or RU? 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 RU and Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Tarleton State University (56% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($204 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/