Stephenville, TX · Houston, TX · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Tarleton State University | Texas Southern University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 96.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $8,302 | $9,173 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $18,142 | $21,473 |
| Average Net Price | $16,159 | $13,584 |
| Graduation Rate | 48.0% | 22.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 17,433 | 8,704 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 20 | 19 |
GradFax Analysis
Tarleton State University accepts 89.6% of applicants. Texas Southern University accepts 96.9%. Tuition is close: $8,302 at Tarleton State University, $9,173 at Texas Southern University. Tarleton State University graduates 48% of students in 6 years. Texas Southern University graduates 22%.
Bottom Line
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Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Tarleton State University. It accepts 89.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Texas Southern University, on average. After aid, students pay $13,584/year versus $16,159/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Tarleton State University: 48% of students finish in 6 years. Texas Southern University is at 22%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.