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Overview |
Truman State | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Truman State | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Truman State | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Truman State University is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (3,960 students vs. 3,283 students)
Truman State vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 306.9% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.6% higher at Carroll University than Truman State University ($35,360.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Carroll University ($13,993 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 16.4% lower than costs at Carroll University ($9,936 vs. $11,564)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 140.3% larger than aid received Truman State University ($23,933 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 159 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or Carroll University? 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 Carroll University and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Carroll University (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $44,200)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $4,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($22,656 vs. $27,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/