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Overview |
UNT | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 44,767 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,295 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,087 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,412 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,283 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,159 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 79% |
Admission |
UNT | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,016 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 25,335 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNT | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $204 |
Diversity |
UNT | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNT | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNT | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than Tarleton based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 14,092 students)
UNT vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or Tarleton?
- University of North Texas is 87.8% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at UNT than Tarleton State University ($18,087.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than UNT ($13,755 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 0.8% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($10,328 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than Tarleton State University (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 8.2% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($9,159 vs. $8,463)
UNT vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or UNT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 134 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming UNT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than UNT (79.1%)
UNT vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT 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 UNT.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Tarleton State University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $1,500 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($204 vs. $206)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT 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/