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Overview |
Tarleton | Wiley College | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 93% |
Admission |
Tarleton | Wiley 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 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Tarleton | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $310 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Tarleton | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | Wiley 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 Wiley College based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 698 students)
Tarleton vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or Wiley College?
- Wiley College is 183.1% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($12,500.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Tarleton than Wiley College ($14,208.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wiley College than Tarleton ($11,246 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 106.6% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($5,000 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wiley College than Tarleton State University (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wiley College students is 7% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($9,054 vs. $8,463)
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or Tarleton .
- Accepted freshman Tarleton students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
Tarleton vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or Wiley 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 Wiley College and Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Wiley College (39% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $29,100)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $10,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Wiley College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $30,046)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Wiley College graduates. ($204 vs. $310)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/