Which is better: Tarleton State or Texas State?
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1 Answer
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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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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 |
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A Hand Up Endowed Scholarship | Varies |
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Scott Summy Pre-Law Scholarship | Varies |
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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%) |
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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) |
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.
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.
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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