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Texas Tech SHSU TAMUK A&M Commerce UNT Angelo State SFASU Texas A&M West Texas A & M University MSU Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Texas Woman's University| Tarleton State University | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tarleton | TC | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 61% |
Admission |
Tarleton | TC | ||
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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 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $320 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | TC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tarleton | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 642 students)
Tarleton vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or TC?
- Texas College is 85.9% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Tarleton than Texas College ($14,208.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Tarleton ($11,174 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 23% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($8,400 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than Texas College (79% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 21.3% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($10,263 vs. $8,463)
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Tarleton .
- Accepted freshman Tarleton students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at TC (2.9)
Tarleton vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or TC? 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 TC and Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Texas College (39% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $17,700 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $27,800)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($19,750 vs. $31,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($204 vs. $320)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/