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Overview |
Hamline University | Truman State | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 3,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #256 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $8,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $16,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $13,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 4,912 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 2,213 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 1070/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Hamline University | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $234 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Hamline University | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Truman State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Truman State University is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (3,960 students vs. 2,638 students)
Hamline University vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Truman State?
- Hamline University is 424.1% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.5% higher at Hamline University than Truman State University ($45,540.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Hamline University ($13,993 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 12.9% lower than costs at Hamline University ($9,936 vs. $11,213)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Truman State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 231.4% larger than aid received Truman State University ($33,013 vs. $9,961)
Hamline University vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 119 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Hamline University vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Hamline University (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,800)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $1,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($22,656 vs. $24,250)
- Truman State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($234 vs. $250)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University 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/