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Overview |
Truman State | OU | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Truman State | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1130/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Truman State | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $206 |
Diversity |
Truman State | OU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Truman State | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or OU?
- Truman State University is 76.6% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($8,690.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at OU than Truman State University ($21,488.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than OU ($13,993 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 58.8% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($9,936 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 6% larger than aid received Truman State University ($10,561 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 42 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or OU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between OU and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $9,500 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $49,800)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $2,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,656)
- OU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($206 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/