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Overview |
Truman State | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 31,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $39,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $13,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Truman State | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 21,500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 18,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1170/1430 | ||
| 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 | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $193 |
Diversity |
Truman State | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Truman State | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | UT Dallas | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at Dallas is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (31,570 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 67.6% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138% higher at UT Dallas than Truman State University ($39,776.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than Truman State ($13,555 vs. $13,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 22.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($9,936 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than The University of Texas at Dallas (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 49.2% larger than aid received Truman State University ($14,858 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 19 points higher than at Truman State (1246)
- Incoming Truman State students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at UT Dallas (28)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UT Dallas (3.78)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or UT Dallas? 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 UT Dallas and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $9,200 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $49,800)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $3,906 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,656)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($193 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/