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Overview |
Truman State | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Truman State | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Truman State | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | Beloit 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 Beloit College based on total student enrollment (3,960 students vs. 964 students)
Truman State vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 542.2% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234% higher at Beloit College than Truman State University ($55,810.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Beloit College ($13,993 vs. $20,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 4% lower than costs at Beloit College ($9,936 vs. $10,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University as Beloit College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 369.1% larger than aid received Truman State University ($46,725 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or Truman State .
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- Beloit College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or Beloit 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 Beloit College and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Beloit College is higher than Truman State University (76% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $45,900)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $4,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($22,656 vs. $27,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Beloit College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/