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Overview |
Truman State | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Truman State | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Truman State | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 473.1% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Truman State University ($49,800.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($13,993 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 39.8% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($9,936 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 271.5% larger than aid received Truman State University ($37,006 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 11 points higher than at Truman State (1246)
- Incoming Truman State students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Truman State (3.81)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $12,000 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $49,800)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $3,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($22,656 vs. $26,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus 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/