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Texas Tech SHSU TAMUK A&M Commerce UNT Angelo State SFASU Texas A&M West Texas A & M University MSU Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Texas Woman's University| Texas A&M University Texarkana | Tarleton State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 15,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamut.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M-Texarkana | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,107 | $14,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,082 | $10,846 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,320 | $15,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,122 | $7,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 89% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,802 | 8,746 | ||
| Admitted | 1,445 | 8,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
A&M-Texarkana | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M-Texarkana | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,504 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $204 |
Diversity |
A&M-Texarkana | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
A&M-Texarkana | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
A&M-Texarkana | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 2,109 students)
A&M-Texarkana vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M-Texarkana or Tarleton?
- Texas A&M University Texarkana is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Tarleton State University ($19,107.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Tarleton ($13,320 vs. $15,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 11.4% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($10,846 vs. $12,082)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Texarkana as Tarleton State University (89% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 20% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($9,122 vs. $7,600)
A&M-Texarkana vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M-Texarkana or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or A&M-Texarkana .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Texarkana (995) is 36 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than A&M-Texarkana (80.2%)
A&M-Texarkana vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M-Texarkana or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and A&M-Texarkana.
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $5,246 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($14,504 vs. $19,750)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($149 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/