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Overview |
Tarleton | TLU | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,937 | 1,361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $34,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,496 | $34,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,846 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,363 | $23,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,600 | $23,620 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Tarleton | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,746 | 1,554 | ||
| Admitted | 8,239 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1030/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Tarleton | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Tarleton | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | TLU | ||
| 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 TLU based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 1,361 students)
Tarleton vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 676.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($34,300.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.6% higher at TLU than Tarleton State University ($34,300.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than TLU ($15,363 vs. $23,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 9.5% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($10,846 vs. $11,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Tarleton State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 210.8% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($23,620 vs. $7,600)
Tarleton vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Tarleton .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 47 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Tarleton students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Tarleton (94.2%)
Tarleton vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or TLU? 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 TLU and Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Tarleton State University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/