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Overview |
Truman State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Truman State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Truman State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $208 |
Diversity |
Truman State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Truman State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Truman State University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (3,960 students vs. 630 students)
Truman State vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 47.4% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($12,808.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Truman State than University of Minnesota Rochester ($16,712.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Truman State ($12,613 vs. $13,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 29.6% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($9,936 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of Minnesota Rochester (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 18.8% larger than aid received Truman State University ($11,833 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 136 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Truman State.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $8,400 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $49,800)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $2,471 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($20,185 vs. $22,656)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($208 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester 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/