Sam Houston State vs Tarleton State
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TXCompass Score: GoodB-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TXCompass Score: Good
At a glance
- Sam Houston State has the higher graduation rate: 55% against 48% at Tarleton State.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Sam Houston State has the lower price after aid: $15,540 a year, against $20,396 at Tarleton State.
- Sam Houston State has the lower average price after aid: $16,404 a year, against $20,783 at Tarleton State.
Scores
Compass Score
B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Academic Excellence
B-Academic Excellence: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
B-Academic Excellence: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Value
B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 33%
BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 44%
The college
Category
National universities
National universities
Location
Huntsville, TX
Stephenville, TX
Setting
Town
Town
Students
21,403
15,937
Sports
NCAA Division I · Conference USA
NCAA Division I · Western Athletic Conference
Admission
Admission rate
90%
90%
Average SAT
1041
1075
ACT middle 50%
17–24
19–24
Outcomes
Graduation rate
55%
48%
First-year retention
73%
70%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$54,211
$53,040
Median debt
$21,983
$19,606
Cost
Average price after aid
$16,404
$20,783
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
$12,474
$15,574
$30,001–$48,000
$13,389
$16,980
$48,001–$75,000
$15,540
$20,396
$75,001–$110,000
$21,366
$23,466
Over $110,000
$24,101
$24,076
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Computing and information science $96,727
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician $93,904
- Nursing $91,697
- Industrial technology $79,544
- Management information systems $73,734
- Computer science $102,423
- Nursing $89,677
- Industrial technology $87,678
- Clinical laboratory science $81,042
- Mechanical engineering technology $77,044
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.