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Overview |
Truman State | USD | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Truman State | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1020/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Truman State | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Truman State | USD | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Truman State | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or USD?
- Truman State University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($8,690.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Truman State than University of South Dakota ($16,712.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than USD ($13,993 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 20.8% lower than costs at Truman State University ($8,224 vs. $9,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is 57.9% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($9,961 vs. $6,308)
Truman State vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 197 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or USD? 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 USD and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than University of South Dakota (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $48,200)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $2,344 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($22,656 vs. $25,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/