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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU TAMUK A&M Commerce Angelo State SFASU| Texas State University | Tarleton State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | Tarleton | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 79% |
Admission |
Texas State | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $204 |
Diversity |
Texas State | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas State | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | 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
- Texas State University is larger than than Tarleton based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 14,092 students)
Texas State vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or Tarleton?
- Texas State University is 94.9% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Texas State than Tarleton State University ($20,030.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Texas State ($13,755 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 11% lower than costs at Texas State University ($10,328 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than Texas State University (79% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 39.3% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($11,791 vs. $8,463)
Texas State vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 79 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
Texas State vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State 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 Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Tarleton State University (56% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,250)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($204 vs. $219)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State 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/