Which is better: Tarleton State or Texas State?

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    Akash Gaur | Contributor-Level 10

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    Tarleton State & Texas State are both among the top 450 colleges & universities in the United States for undergraduate business studies.

    Acceptance rate wise, Tarleton State is relatively trickier to secure admissions to, & from a ranking perspective too, Texas State stands out.

    However, when it comes to course fees, Tarleton State is relatively more affordable than Texas State & thus can be an ideal option for students prioritising saving money.

    The choice of which one is better depends on the needs & requirements of a student that varies for everyone.

    The table below gives a better look at both Tarleton State & Texas State:

    Criteria

    Tarleton State University

    Texas State University

    Location

     1333 W Washington St, Stephenville, TX 76401, USA

     601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA

    Acceptance Rate

    57-61%

    88-90%

    Popular Courses & Streams

    Business & Management Studies,

    Engineering,

    Nursing

     

    Psychology,

    Business Administration & Management,

    Law

     

     

    Tuition Fees (UG)

    INR 15.36 L-INR 16.1 L

    INR 18.6 L-INR 20.9 L

    Tuition Fees (PG)

    INR 16.7 L

    INR 8.6 L-INR 19.9 L

    UG Business Studies Rankings

    (US News)

    #440

    #316

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Akash Gaur

No, Tarleton State is not known to offer full scholarships to international students.

However, it does offer a number of scholarships with varying rewards, & eligibility requirements. A couple of popular ones are given below:

Scholarship

Financial Reward

Eligibility

A Hand Up Endowed Scholarship

Varies

  • Must be a full-time student with a good standing at the institute, enrolled in UG or PG courses at one of the following majors: Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Science, Biological Science, Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Nursing or Pre-Nursing, or Criminal Justice.
  • PELL grant eligible candidates are given first preference followed by those who demonstrate financial need

Scott Summy Pre-Law Scholarship

Varies

  • Must be pursuing legal studies, political Science with emphasis on legal studies & or international studies as the major
  • Must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Must have finished in the top 25 percent of high school class
  • Must have attained a SAT score: 1000+ (1080 on the new SAT) or an ACT score: 23+
  • Must enroll in 15 hours per long semesters
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Akash Gaur

The President's Guaranteed Scholarship for Freshman students is a programme that guarantees an annual financial aid in the region of USD 500-USD 4,000 (INR 42.6 K-INR 3.4 L) to students in the top 50% of their respective high school class.

Check the table below for a breakdown of the fund distribution with respect to the academic achievements of students:

SAT or ACT

Top 10%

Top 25% (not top 10%)

Top 50% (not top 25%)

1300+ or 28+

$4,000 (INR 3.4 L)

$2,000 (INR 1.7 L)

$500 (INR 42.6 K)

1100+ or 22+

$3,000 (INR 2.5 L)

$1,500 (INR 1.28 L)

$500 (INR 42.6 K)

Submitted Scores

$2,000 (INR 1.7 L)

$1,000 (INR 85.3 K)

$500 (INR 42.6 K)

No Scores Submitted

$2,000 (INR 1.7 L)

$1,000 (INR 85.3 K)

$500 (INR 42.56 K)

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Akash Gaur

American Actor, George Kennedy, is a notable alumni of the Tarleton State alumni network.

Kennedy worked in over 100 movies & TV productions over his acting career, with his portrayal of the character “Dragline” in the movie Cool Hand Luke, earning him an Academy Award for the Best Supporting Actor category as well as a Golden Globe Award nomination.

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Akash Gaur

Chris Kyle, is known for being among the deadliest snipers in the United States' history, with 160 confirmed kills during his time in the army.

Kyle served four tours in the Iraq War & was awarded a number of accolades for his service, including two Navy & Marine Corps Achievement awards, a silver star, three bronze star medals with “V” (Valour) devices, among other recognitions.

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Akash Gaur

First-year freshman students are required to live as part of on-campus accommodation facilities, unless they are approved for an exemption to live off-campus by the university authorities.

Tarleton maintains 10 residential halls & 1 apartments-based village as part of its on-campus facilities offering all important facilities such as high-speed internet, beds, couches, desk & chair, air conditioning & heating as well as exclusive access to fitness centres & parking spaces.

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