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Annapolis University of Missouri-Columbia West Point University of Missouri-Kansas City Colorado School of Mines United States Coast Guard Academy Iowa UT Austin Northwest Texas A&M Missouri State University-Springfield Saint Louis University-Main Campus| United States Air Force Academy | Truman State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAFA | Truman State | ||
| Location | USAFA, Colorado | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,085 | 3,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usafa.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAFA | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $8,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $16,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
USAFA | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,353 | 4,912 | ||
| Admitted | 1,356 | 2,213 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.2% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.9% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1070/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 31, 2023 |
Academics |
USAFA | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAFA | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $234 |
Diversity |
USAFA | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
USAFA | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 14% | ||
Campus |
USAFA | Truman State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Air Force Academy is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (4,085 students vs. 3,960 students)
USAFA vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAFA or Truman State?
- Truman State University is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($8,690.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Truman State than United States Air Force Academy ($16,712.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than United States Air Force Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($9,961 vs. $0)
USAFA vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAFA or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or USAFA .
- Accepted freshman USAFA students have at the same average high school GPA (3.81) as students at Truman State (3.81)
- Truman State has a higher acceptance rate (45.1%) than USAFA (16.2%)
USAFA vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAFA or Truman State? 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 Truman State and USAFA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/