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Overview |
Truman State | Clemson | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Truman State | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Truman State | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $222 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Truman State | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 62.5% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.8% higher at Clemson than Truman State University ($38,062.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Clemson ($13,993 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 24.3% lower than costs at Clemson University ($9,936 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than Clemson University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Truman State University ($10,430 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 29 points higher than at Truman State (1246)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Truman State (28)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Truman State has a higher acceptance rate (45.1%) than Clemson (43%)
Truman State vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or Clemson? 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 Clemson and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Truman State University (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $49,800)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $1,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,656)
- Clemson graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($222 vs. $234)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/