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Overview |
Truman State | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Truman State | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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 | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Truman State | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | Augustana University | ||
| 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
- Truman State University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (3,960 students vs. 2,086 students)
Truman State vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 318.1% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.4% higher at Augustana University than Truman State University ($36,332.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Augustana University ($13,993 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 8.6% lower than costs at Truman State University ($9,148 vs. $9,936)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 180.3% larger than aid received Truman State University ($27,920 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 82 points higher than at Augustana University (1164)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Augustana University (26)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Augustana University (3.76)
- Augustana University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or Augustana University? 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 Augustana University and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Augustana University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,800)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $4,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($22,656 vs. $27,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/