Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
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| University of Mary Hardin Baylor | Tarleton State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UMHB | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Belton, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umhb.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UMHB | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $4,416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,197 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,574 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
UMHB | Tarleton | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,001 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 12,438 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 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 |
UMHB | Tarleton | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UMHB | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $204 |
Diversity |
UMHB | Tarleton | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UMHB | Tarleton | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UMHB | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 UMHB based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 3,575 students)
UMHB vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMHB or Tarleton?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 565.8% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.9% higher at UMHB than Tarleton State University ($29,400.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than UMHB ($13,755 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 4.3% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($9,900 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than Tarleton State University (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 84% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($15,574 vs. $8,463)
UMHB vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMHB or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or UMHB .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 88 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
UMHB vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMHB 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 UMHB.
- The graduation rate at UMHB is higher than Tarleton State University (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $300 more per year than UMHB graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,200)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,750)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($204 vs. $276)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/