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Overview |
Tarleton | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 88% |
Admission |
Tarleton | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,788 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 5,039 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tarleton | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $211 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Tarleton | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 9,242 students)
Tarleton vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 44.3% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at Tarleton than West Texas A & M University ($14,208.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than West Texas A & M University ($13,755 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 4.7% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($9,860 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Tarleton State University (88% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 12.8% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,463 vs. $7,500)
Tarleton vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Tarleton .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 12 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Tarleton students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
Tarleton vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Tarleton State University (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,100)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,500)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($204 vs. $211)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University 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/