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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Truman State | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,013 | 3,636 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #274 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,008 | $9,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,216 | $17,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,550 | $10,701 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,006 | $12,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,734 | $10,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,669 | 3,263 | ||
| Admitted | 16,690 | 2,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1126/1318 | ||
| 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 |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $234 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Truman State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 3,636 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Truman State?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 42.4% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $9,132.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.5% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Truman State University ($33,216.00 vs. $17,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($12,798 vs. $20,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 26.6% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($10,701 vs. $13,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 7.6% larger than aid received Truman State University ($11,734 vs. $10,904)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 43 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Truman State has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (77%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia 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 University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is the same as at Truman State University (69% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $4,400 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $49,800)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $773 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($21,883 vs. $22,656)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($226 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia 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/