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University of Missouri-Columbia Minnesota State University-Mankato University of Missouri-Kansas City NDSU Iowa Concordia College at Moorhead Northwest St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Missouri State University-Springfield Saint Louis University-Main Campus ISU| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Truman State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Truman State | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,410 | 3,636 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #612 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $9,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,838 | $17,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,594 | $10,701 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,231 | $12,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,117 | $10,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,654 | 3,263 | ||
| Admitted | 2,449 | 2,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 |
MSU Moorhead | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $234 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 14% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | Truman State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (4,410 students vs. 3,636 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Truman State?
- Truman State University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($9,132.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at Truman State than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($17,532.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than MSU Moorhead ($12,798 vs. $18,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 1% lower than costs at Truman State University ($10,594 vs. $10,701)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is 78.3% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($10,904 vs. $6,117)
MSU Moorhead vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 197 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- Truman State has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than MSU Moorhead (52.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $380 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($22,276 vs. $22,656)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($230 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/