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Overview |
Tarleton | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,937 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,496 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,846 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,363 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,600 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 71% |
Admission |
Tarleton | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,746 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 8,239 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $232 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tarleton | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | Texas Tech | ||
| 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
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Tarleton based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 15,937 students)
Tarleton vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 102.3% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Texas Tech than Tarleton State University ($21,534.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Texas Tech ($15,363 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 3.7% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($10,460 vs. $10,846)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than Texas Tech University (89% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 39.9% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($10,636 vs. $7,600)
Tarleton vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Tarleton .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 175 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
Tarleton vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or Texas Tech? 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 Texas Tech and Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Tarleton State University (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,500)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($204 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/