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Overview |
Truman State | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | westminster-mo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $30,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $30,248 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $26,768 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $22,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Truman State | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 2,051 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 1,544 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 930/1090 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $26,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $273 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Truman State | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | Westminster College | ||
| 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
- Truman State University is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (3,960 students vs. 610 students)
Truman State vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 248.1% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($30,248.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at Westminster College than Truman State University ($30,248.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Westminster College ($13,993 vs. $26,768)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 18.4% lower than costs at Westminster College ($9,936 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than Westminster College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 121.3% larger than aid received Truman State University ($22,039 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 162 points higher than at Westminster College (1084)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Westminster College (24)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Westminster College (3.44)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Westminster College (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $47,900)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $3,781 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($22,656 vs. $26,437)
- Truman State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($234 vs. $273)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/