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Overview |
PennWest Clarion | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Clarion | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 79% |
Admission |
PennWest Clarion | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PennWest Clarion | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Clarion | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
PennWest Clarion | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest Clarion | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Clarion | 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
- Tarleton State University is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 3,922 students)
PennWest Clarion vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Clarion or Tarleton?
- PennWest Clarion is 74.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Tarleton than PennWest Clarion ($14,208.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 25.2% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($10,328 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than PennWest Clarion (79% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($8,463 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Clarion or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or PennWest Clarion .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 25 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming Tarleton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest Clarion (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
PennWest Clarion vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than Tarleton State University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,200)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/