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University of Missouri-Columbia University of North Dakota USD Dakota State University of Missouri-Kansas City ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth Iowa Northwest MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology| Truman State University | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Truman State | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,636 | 11,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,132 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,532 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,701 | $9,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,798 | $18,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,904 | $4,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Truman State | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,263 | 5,884 | ||
| Admitted | 2,609 | 5,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1126/1318 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $259 |
Diversity |
Truman State | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Truman State | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | South Dakota State University | ||
| 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (11,498 students vs. 3,636 students)
Truman State vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or South Dakota State University?
- Truman State University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($9,132.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Truman State than South Dakota State University ($17,532.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than South Dakota State University ($12,798 vs. $18,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 11.9% lower than costs at Truman State University ($9,562 vs. $10,701)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than South Dakota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is 152% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($10,904 vs. $4,327)
Truman State vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 178 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Truman State (80%)
Truman State vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or South Dakota State 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 South Dakota State University and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than South Dakota State University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $47,700)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $2,460 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($22,656 vs. $25,116)
- Truman State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($234 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University 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/