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JMU University of Missouri-Columbia VCU CNU Mason Longwood University University of Missouri-Kansas City William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech Iowa| Truman State University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Truman State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,636 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,132 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,532 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,701 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,798 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,904 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Truman State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,263 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 2,609 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1126/1318 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $222 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Truman State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 3,636 students)
Truman State vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Mary Washington College?
- Truman State University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($9,132.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Mary Washington College than Truman State University ($25,858.00 vs. $17,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Mary Washington College ($12,798 vs. $21,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 31.2% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($10,701 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is 22.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($10,904 vs. $8,901)
Truman State vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 136 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Truman State (80%)
Truman State vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Truman State University (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $5,700 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $49,800)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $1,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,656)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($222 vs. $234)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/