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UTSA Texas Tech SHSU TAMUK A&M Commerce UNT Angelo State SFASU Texas A&M West Texas A & M University MSU Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi| University of the Incarnate Word | Tarleton State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | Tarleton | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,251 | 15,937 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,700 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,700 | $14,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,746 | $10,846 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,246 | $15,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,651 | $7,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
UIW | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,162 | 8,746 | ||
| Admitted | 10,421 | 8,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIW | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $204 |
Diversity |
UIW | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UIW | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UIW | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than UIW based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 7,251 students)
UIW vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or Tarleton?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 663.1% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($33,700.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.5% higher at UIW than Tarleton State University ($33,700.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than UIW ($15,363 vs. $21,246)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 26.7% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($10,846 vs. $13,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Tarleton State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 224.4% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($24,651 vs. $7,600)
UIW vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or UIW .
- The average SAT score at University of the Incarnate Word (963) is 4 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming UIW students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than UIW (93.4%)
UIW vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW 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 UIW.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than Tarleton State University (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $4,100 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $7,429 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,179)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($204 vs. $281)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/