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Overview |
Truman State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Truman State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $232 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Truman State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Truman State University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($8,690.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Truman State than Missouri State University Springfield ($16,712.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($13,993 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 1.6% lower than costs at Truman State University ($9,782 vs. $9,936)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University as Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($9,961 vs. $8,049)
Truman State vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 156 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (3.73)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $156 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,656)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($232 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/