UWyoming vs Tarleton State

In the pursuit of higher education, prospective students often find themselves torn between multiple institutions. To aid in this decision-making process, we present a comprehensive comparison of two esteemed universities: University of Wyoming and Tarleton State University. While both offer a wealth of opportunities, they possess distinct characteristics that cater to different academic aspirations and preferences. Delve into our meticulously crafted comparison table to uncover the nuances that set these institutions apart, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Discover which university aligns best with your unique goals and aspirations, ensuring an informed choice that paves the way for a fulfilling academic journey.

	Tarleton State University	University of Wyoming
Overview
Location	Stephenville, Texas	Laramie, Wyoming
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	70.0%	76.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	56.8%	96.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50
SAT range	960 - 1140	N/A
ACT range	17 - 23	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	46.0%
Students submitting ACT score	27.0%
Total number of applicants	10,657	5,645
Total number of admissions given out	6,054	5,463
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,150	1,477
Yield rate	35.5%	27.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $22,286 Out of state: $32,078	In state: $21,805 Out of state: $36,355
Average net price	$13,752	$10,452
Tuition	In state: $4,416 Out of state: $14,208	In state: $4,620 Out of state: $19,170
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,138 Meal plan: $4,068	Room/dormitory: $4,822 Meal plan: $6,322
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	80.0% Average amount $8,110	96.0% Average amount $10,164
Students receiving federal student loan	56.0% Average amount $8,327	26.0% Average amount $4,606
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $13,605	5.0% Average amount $14,983

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	11,666 Men 36.3% Women 63.7%	8,869 Men 47.3% Women 52.7%
Graduate students	2,329 Men 31.6% Women 68.4%	2,610 Men 43.5% Women 56.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	2.7%	41.2%
International students	0.7%	4.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	3,906	2,873
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Texas California Arkansas Colorado Florida	Wyoming Colorado California Texas Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Agriculture	Education Health Professions Business Engineering Agriculture
Students to faculty ratio	21:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	48.8%	60.2%
Dropout rate	17.3%	12.3%
Transferred out	31.1%	24.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $75,511 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,941 Year 2: $60,013 Year 3: $69,141 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,678 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $67,101 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,485 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $66,332 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,487 Year 2: $51,482 Year 3: $64,639 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,500 Year 2: $59,576 Year 3: $62,108 Engineering Technology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $61,489 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,645 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $59,754 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,322 Year 2: $48,041 Year 3: $52,771 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $46,771 Year 2: $48,237 Year 3: $52,290	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $105,669 Year 2: $125,611 Year 3: $125,487 Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $77,157 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $92,872 Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $66,915 Year 3: $73,539 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,304 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $73,166 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,738 Year 2: $66,369 Year 3: $69,050 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,867 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $69,035 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,336 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $67,823 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $53,165 Year 2: $55,383 Year 3: $66,607 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,016 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $63,163 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,106 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $61,734

Compare Similar Colleges

The list of suggested college comparisons provided below is generated automatically by our system, utilizing statistics gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and various online sources. If you don't find the colleges you wish to compare, please visit our comparison page. There, you can search for the specific colleges and initiate your comparison.

Tarleton State

Arkansas Tech University