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Overview |
Truman State | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,636 | 16,500 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #21 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,132 | $61,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,532 | $61,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,701 | $20,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,798 | $22,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,904 | $61,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Truman State | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,263 | 32,240 | ||
| Admitted | 2,609 | 3,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1126/1318 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Truman State | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $205 |
Diversity |
Truman State | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Truman State | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (16,500 students vs. 3,636 students)
Truman State vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 576.2% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($61,750.00 vs. $9,132.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.2% higher at WUSTL than Truman State University ($61,750.00 vs. $17,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than WUSTL ($12,798 vs. $22,440)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 94.2% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($10,701 vs. $20,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than Washington University in St Louis (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 459.8% larger than aid received Truman State University ($61,036 vs. $10,904)
Truman State vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 223 points higher than at Truman State (1246)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Truman State (28)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Truman State (3.81)
- Truman State has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than WUSTL (12%)
Truman State vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Truman State University (93% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $33,000 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $49,800)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $2,756 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($19,900 vs. $22,656)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($205 vs. $234)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/