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Overview |
Truman State | UC | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Truman State | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Truman State | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $237 |
Diversity |
Truman State | UC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Truman State | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 32.3% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at UC than Truman State University ($26,862.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than UC ($13,993 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 29.3% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($9,936 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is 14.1% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($9,961 vs. $8,733)
Truman State vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 81 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or UC? 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 UC and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $45,600)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $344 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($22,656 vs. $23,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($234 vs. $237)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/