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Overview |
Tarleton | UTSA | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 71% |
Admission |
Tarleton | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,788 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 5,039 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tarleton | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $237 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tarleton | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than Tarleton based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 14,092 students)
Tarleton vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or UTSA?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at UTSA than Tarleton State University ($18,259.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Tarleton ($12,664 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 7% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,328 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (79% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 5.6% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($8,934 vs. $8,463)
Tarleton vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Tarleton .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 84 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman UTSA students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than UTSA (86.9%)
Tarleton vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (39% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $2,400 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $3,233 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,983)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($204 vs. $237)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/