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JMU Mason University of Missouri-Columbia Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA University of Missouri-Kansas City Elon| Truman State University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Truman State | CNU | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,636 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,132 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,532 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,701 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,798 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,904 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Truman State | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,263 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 2,609 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1126/1318 | 1100/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Truman State | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Truman State | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Truman State | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 3,636 students)
Truman State vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($10,001.00 vs. $9,132.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at CNU than Truman State University ($24,238.00 vs. $17,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than CNU ($12,798 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 15.5% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,701 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($10,904 vs. $9,141)
Truman State vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 91 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Truman State (80%)
Truman State vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or CNU? 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 CNU and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Christopher Newport University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $47,100)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $2,344 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($22,656 vs. $25,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/