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Overview |
USAO | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 914 | 15,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $14,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,640 | $10,846 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,685 | $15,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,030 | $7,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
USAO | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,465 | 8,746 | ||
| Admitted | 817 | 8,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.8% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1188 | 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 | Sep 2, 2025 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
USAO | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $204 |
Diversity |
USAO | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USAO | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
USAO | 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 USAO based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 914 students)
USAO vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or Tarleton?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at USAO than Tarleton State University ($17,820.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Tarleton ($8,685 vs. $15,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 42% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($7,640 vs. $10,846)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Tarleton State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 71.4% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($13,030 vs. $7,600)
USAO vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 40 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming USAO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than USAO (55.8%)
USAO vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO 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 USAO.
- The graduation rate at USAO is the same as at Tarleton State University (39% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $36,100)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/