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Overview |
Tarleton | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 83% |
Admission |
Tarleton | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,788 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 5,039 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Tarleton | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $205 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tarleton | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | UC Merced | ||
| 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
- Tarleton State University is larger than than UC Merced based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 9,103 students)
Tarleton vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 161.9% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193% higher at UC Merced than Tarleton State University ($41,636.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Tarleton ($13,549 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 87.3% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($10,328 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Merced than Tarleton State University (83% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 205.7% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($25,868 vs. $8,463)
Tarleton vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Tarleton .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 66 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
Tarleton vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Tarleton State University (58% vs. 39%)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $149 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Merced graduates. ($19,750 vs. $19,899)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UC Merced graduates. ($204 vs. $205)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/