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Overview |
Truman State | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Truman State | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1078/1350 | ||
| 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 | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Truman State | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | Tulsa University | ||
| 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
- Truman State University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (3,960 students vs. 3,769 students)
Truman State vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 424.3% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.7% higher at Tulsa University than Truman State University ($45,566.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Tulsa University ($13,993 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 15% lower than costs at University of Tulsa ($9,936 vs. $11,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University as University of Tulsa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 270.2% larger than aid received Truman State University ($36,877 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 49 points higher than at Truman State (1246)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Truman State (28)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Truman State (3.81)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or Tulsa University? 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 Tulsa University and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than University of Tulsa (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $9,400 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $49,800)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $4,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($22,656 vs. $26,986)
- Truman State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/