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Overview |
Truman State | UVM | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Truman State | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Truman State | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $230 |
Diversity |
Truman State | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Truman State | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or UVM?
- University of Vermont is 87.3% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147% higher at UVM than Truman State University ($41,280.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than UVM ($13,993 vs. $21,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 34.4% lower than costs at University of Vermont ($9,936 vs. $13,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of Vermont (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is 92.6% larger than aid received Truman State University ($19,189 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 35 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Truman State students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or UVM? 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 UVM and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than Truman State University (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $3,700 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,800)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $356 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($22,300 vs. $22,656)
- UVM graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($230 vs. $234)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/