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Overview |
Truman State | MSOE | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Truman State | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Truman State | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Truman State | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Truman State | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Truman State University is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (3,960 students vs. 2,729 students)
Truman State vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 413.2% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.9% higher at MSOE than Truman State University ($44,601.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than MSOE ($13,993 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 25.7% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($9,936 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 219.7% larger than aid received Truman State University ($31,850 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 2 points higher than at Truman State (1246)
- Incoming Truman State students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $19,100 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $49,800)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $4,344 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($22,656 vs. $27,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More MSOE 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/