Stephenville, TX · Houston, TX · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Tarleton State University | Texas Southern University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 93.4% |
| In-State Tuition | $7,878 | $9,173 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $17,958 | $21,773 |
| Average Net Price | $15,363 | $15,021 |
| Graduation Rate | 51.0% | 20.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Tarleton State University accepts 94.2% of applicants; Texas Southern University accepts 93.4%. Tuition is close: $7,878 at Tarleton State University, $9,173 at Texas Southern University. Tarleton State University graduates 51% of students in 6 years. Texas Southern University graduates 20%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Texas Southern University. It accepts 93.4% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Texas Southern University, on average. After aid, students pay $15,021/year versus $15,363/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Tarleton State University: 51% of students finish in 6 years. Texas Southern University is at 20%.
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.