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Overview |
Texas A & M International University | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Laredo, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamiu.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A & M International University | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,818 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,634 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,210 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,383 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,872 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
Texas A & M International University | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,848 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 3,758 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Texas A & M International University | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A & M International University | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,806 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $204 |
Diversity |
Texas A & M International University | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 95% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A & M International University | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Texas A & M International University | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Texas A & M International University based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 8,505 students)
Texas A & M International University vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A & M International University or Tarleton?
- Tarleton State University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M International University for in-state tuition ($4,416.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Tarleton than Texas A & M International University ($14,208.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M International University than Tarleton ($5,383 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M International University are 12.1% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($9,210 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M International University than Tarleton State University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M International University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($10,872 vs. $8,463)
Texas A & M International University vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A & M International University or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Texas A & M International University .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 54 points higher than at Texas A & M International University (905)
- Incoming Tarleton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A & M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M International University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Texas A & M International University (47.9%)
Texas A & M International University vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A & M International University 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 Texas A & M International University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A & M International University is higher than Tarleton State University (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $300 more per year than Texas A & M International University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A & M International University students graduate with a $4,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($14,806 vs. $19,750)
- Texas A & M International University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($153 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M International University 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/