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Overview |
Tarleton | EWU | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 10,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $7,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $25,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $13,739 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 92% |
Admission |
Tarleton | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,788 | 4,666 | ||
| Admitted | 5,039 | 4,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
Tarleton | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $215 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Tarleton | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than EWU based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 10,910 students)
Tarleton vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 60.9% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($7,104.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at EWU than Tarleton State University ($25,494.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than Tarleton ($12,827 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 33% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($10,328 vs. $13,739)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than Tarleton State University (92% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Washington University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($9,200 vs. $8,463)
Tarleton vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Tarleton .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Washington University (970) is 11 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Tarleton students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at EWU (21)
- Accepted freshman EWU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
Tarleton vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or EWU? 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 EWU and Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Tarleton State University (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $200 more per year than EWU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,300)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $1,068 lower median federal student loan debt than EWU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,818)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than EWU graduates. ($204 vs. $215)
- More EWU 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/