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Overview |
Tarleton | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,937 | 43,992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,496 | $27,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,846 | $10,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,363 | $14,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,600 | $11,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
Tarleton | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,746 | 23,126 | ||
| Admitted | 8,239 | 18,799 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 990/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tarleton | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $186 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Tarleton | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than Tarleton based on total student enrollment (43,992 students vs. 15,937 students)
Tarleton vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 108.5% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at UT Arlington than Tarleton State University ($27,138.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than Tarleton ($14,956 vs. $15,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 2.5% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($10,582 vs. $10,846)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than The University of Texas at Arlington (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 44.9% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($11,015 vs. $7,600)
Tarleton vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or Tarleton .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Arlington (1038) is 79 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman UT Arlington 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 UT Arlington (81.3%)
Tarleton vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than Tarleton State University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $6,200 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $45,500)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($18,000 vs. $19,750)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($186 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/