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Overview |
Truman State | Pitt | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Truman State | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1280/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Truman State | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $278 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Truman State | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 127.4% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.4% higher at Pitt than Truman State University ($36,000.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Pitt ($13,993 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 24.4% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($9,936 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 9.6% larger than aid received Truman State University ($10,919 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 26 points higher than at Truman State (1246)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Truman State (28)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Truman State University (79% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $8,200 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,800)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $4,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($22,656 vs. $26,909)
- Truman State graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($234 vs. $278)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/