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Overview |
Truman State | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,636 | 14,172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,132 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,532 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,701 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,798 | $18,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,904 | $5,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Truman State | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,263 | 7,437 | ||
| Admitted | 2,609 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1126/1318 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Truman State | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $253 |
Diversity |
Truman State | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Truman State | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (14,172 students vs. 3,636 students)
Truman State vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or University of North Dakota?
- University of North Dakota is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $9,132.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Truman State than University of North Dakota ($17,532.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than University of North Dakota ($12,798 vs. $18,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 3.2% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($10,701 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of North Dakota (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is 86.7% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($10,904 vs. $5,840)
Truman State vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 158 points higher than at University of North Dakota (1088)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of North Dakota (24)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- Truman State has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than University of North Dakota (77.1%)
Truman State vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or University of North Dakota? 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 North Dakota and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than University of North Dakota (69% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $4,900 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $49,800)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $1,844 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($22,656 vs. $24,500)
- Truman State graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($234 vs. $253)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Dakota students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/