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Overview |
Tarleton | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 91% |
Admission |
Tarleton | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,788 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 5,039 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tarleton | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $203 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tarleton | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 6,092 students)
Tarleton vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or TAMUK?
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($5,137.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at TAMUK than Tarleton State University ($18,133.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Tarleton ($11,347 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 9.6% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($9,425 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Tarleton State University (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 26.7% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($10,723 vs. $8,463)
Tarleton vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Tarleton .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 22 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Tarleton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
Tarleton vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $800 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,500)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $114 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($19,636 vs. $19,750)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($203 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/