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Overview |
Tarleton | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 15,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | #863 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $5,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $15,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $10,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | $11,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $9,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 95% |
Admission |
Tarleton | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,788 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 5,039 | 6,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Tarleton | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $206 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tarleton | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | Texas Woman's 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
- Texas Woman's University is larger than than Tarleton based on total student enrollment (15,958 students vs. 14,092 students)
Tarleton vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or Texas Woman's University?
- Texas Woman's University is 27.2% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($5,616.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Texas Woman's University than Tarleton State University ($15,408.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than Tarleton ($11,682 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Texas Woman's University ($10,328 vs. $10,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Woman's University than Tarleton State University (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Woman's University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($9,790 vs. $8,463)
Tarleton vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or Tarleton .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 18 points higher than at Texas Woman's University (941)
- Incoming Tarleton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas Woman's University (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas Woman's University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Texas Woman's University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
Tarleton vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or Texas Woman's 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 Woman's University and Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is the same as at Texas Woman's University (39% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas Woman's University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Woman's University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Woman's University graduates. ($204 vs. $206)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Woman's University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/