Should I go to Texas A&M University Texarkana or Tarleton State University? Compare 50+ facts and figures about the colleges to help you determine if A&M-Texarkana or Tarleton is the better college for you. The CollegeSimply comparison tool allows side-by-side comparison of 50+ statistics and facts for over 2,500 colleges and universities.
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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | Tarleton | ||
Location | Texarkana, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
Enrollment | 2,110 | 14,092 | ||
Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
National Ranking | #871 | |||
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) | $18,819 | $14,208 | ||
Room & Board | $11,476 | $10,328 | ||
Avg Net Price | $10,646 | $13,755 | ||
Avg Grant Aid | $11,114 | $8,463 | ||
% Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 79% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | Tarleton | ||
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Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
Applied | 2,018 | 5,788 | ||
Admitted | 1,846 | 5,039 | ||
Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 87.1% | ||
Enrolled % | 16.3% | 48.6% | ||
Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.21 | ||
Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
Applicant Competition | ||||
ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
SAT Range | 950/1140 | 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 |
Academics |
A&M-Texarkana | Tarleton | ||
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Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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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 | 37% | 36% | ||
% Women | 63% | 64% | ||
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% | 97% | ||
% 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 | ||
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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.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/