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Overview |
University of Houston-Victoria | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Victoria, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,057 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhv.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Victoria | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,111 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,903 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,761 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,301 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 79% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Victoria | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 1,618 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Victoria | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Victoria | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,529 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $204 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Victoria | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Houston-Victoria | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Victoria | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 4,057 students)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Victoria or Tarleton?
- University of Houston Victoria is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($5,111.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at University of Houston-Victoria than Tarleton State University ($14,903.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than Tarleton ($11,761 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 1.6% lower than costs at University of Houston Victoria ($10,328 vs. $10,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Victoria than Tarleton State University (84% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 9.9% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($9,301 vs. $8,463)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Victoria or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or University of Houston-Victoria .
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than University of Houston-Victoria (82.1%)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Victoria 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 University of Houston-Victoria.
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $43,200)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $2,221 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($17,529 vs. $19,750)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($181 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria 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/