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University of Missouri-Columbia Annapolis Harvard USAFA University of Missouri-Kansas City Iowa Northwest United States Coast Guard Academy Yale Missouri State University-Springfield Princeton Saint Louis University-Main Campus| Truman State University | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Truman State | West Point | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Truman State | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Truman State | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | N/A |
Diversity |
Truman State | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Truman State | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or West Point?
- Truman State University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($8,690.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Truman State than United States Military Academy ($16,712.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($9,961 vs. $0)
Truman State vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Truman State .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Truman State (3.81)
- Truman State has a higher acceptance rate (45.1%) than West Point (12%)
Truman State vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or West Point? 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 West Point and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Truman State University (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/