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Overview |
Tarleton | Weatherford College | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Weatherford, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 5,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | wc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | Weatherford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $3,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $7,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $7,695 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | $9,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $6,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 85% |
Admission |
Tarleton | Weatherford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,788 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,039 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Tarleton | Weatherford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | Weatherford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $9,601 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $99 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | Weatherford College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tarleton | Weatherford College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | Weatherford College | ||
| 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 Weatherford College based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 5,445 students)
Tarleton vs. Weatherford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or Weatherford College?
- Weatherford College is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($5,550.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.8% higher at Tarleton than Weatherford College ($14,208.00 vs. $7,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weatherford College than Tarleton ($9,352 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weatherford College are 34.2% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($7,695 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weatherford College than Tarleton State University (85% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 30.4% larger than aid received Weatherford College ($8,463 vs. $6,489)
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or Weatherford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Weatherford College or Tarleton .
Tarleton vs. Weatherford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or Weatherford College? 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 Weatherford College and Tarleton.
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Weatherford College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $35,500)
- Weatherford College students graduate with a $10,149 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($9,601 vs. $19,750)
- Weatherford College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($99 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Weatherford College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/