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Overview |
Tarleton | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,937 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $32,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,496 | $32,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,846 | $13,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,363 | $21,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,600 | $29,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 89% |
Admission |
Tarleton | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,746 | 4,725 | ||
| Admitted | 8,239 | 2,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $258 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tarleton | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| 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 Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 2,595 students)
Tarleton vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 646.4% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($32,960.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.4% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Tarleton State University ($32,960.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Texas Wesleyan University ($15,363 vs. $21,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 20.1% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($10,846 vs. $13,024)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University as Texas Wesleyan University (89% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 286.2% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($29,348 vs. $7,600)
Tarleton vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or Tarleton .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 44 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Tarleton students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Texas Wesleyan University (62.4%)
Tarleton vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or Texas Wesleyan University? 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 Wesleyan University and Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,200)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $5,249 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,999)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/