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Overview |
Truman State | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Truman State | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Truman State | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $224 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Truman State | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Nebraska?
- Truman State University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($8,690.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at Nebraska than Truman State University ($24,900.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Nebraska ($13,993 vs. $16,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 25.1% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($9,936 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 9.8% larger than aid received Truman State University ($10,941 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 101 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $200 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $956 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($21,700 vs. $22,656)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($224 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/