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Overview |
Tarleton | TSU | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,937 | 8,469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #1013 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,496 | $20,037 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,846 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,363 | $15,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,600 | $9,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
Tarleton | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,746 | 7,867 | ||
| Admitted | 8,239 | 7,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 800/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Tarleton | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $303 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Tarleton | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | TSU | ||
| 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 TSU based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 8,469 students)
Tarleton vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 68.4% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at TSU than Tarleton State University ($20,037.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Tarleton ($15,021 vs. $15,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 0.6% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($10,846 vs. $10,914)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Tarleton State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 24.2% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($9,437 vs. $7,600)
Tarleton vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Tarleton .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 142 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Tarleton students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Tarleton students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at TSU (3.0)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than TSU (93.4%)
Tarleton vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or TSU? 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 TSU and Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Texas Southern University (39% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $36,200)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $9,608 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $29,358)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($204 vs. $303)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/