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Overview |
UT-Pan American | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Edinburg, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,931 | 15,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utpa.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT-Pan American | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,857 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,937 | $14,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,662 | $10,846 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,978 | $15,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,481 | $7,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 89% |
Admission |
UT-Pan American | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,542 | 8,746 | ||
| Admitted | 11,486 | 8,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.1% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 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 | 910/1110 | 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 | Jul 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UT-Pan American | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT-Pan American | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,539 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $204 |
Diversity |
UT-Pan American | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UT-Pan American | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UT-Pan American | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than Tarleton based on total student enrollment (31,931 students vs. 15,937 students)
UT-Pan American vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT-Pan American or Tarleton?
- The University of Texas Pan American is 77.9% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($7,857.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at UT-Pan American than Tarleton State University ($17,937.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than Tarleton ($6,978 vs. $15,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 12.3% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($9,662 vs. $10,846)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than Tarleton State University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 51.1% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($11,481 vs. $7,600)
UT-Pan American vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT-Pan American or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or UT-Pan American .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 35 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming Tarleton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman Tarleton students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than UT-Pan American (84.8%)
UT-Pan American vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT-Pan American 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 UT-Pan American.
- The graduation rate at UT-Pan American is higher than Tarleton State University (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $9,211 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($10,539 vs. $19,750)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($108 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/