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Overview |
Truman State | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Truman State | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Truman State | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $230 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Truman State | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Wisconsin?
- University of Wisconsin Madison is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($9,273.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.8% higher at Wisconsin than Truman State University ($37,904.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Truman State ($13,376 vs. $13,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 29.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($9,936 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 12.1% larger than aid received Truman State University ($11,171 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 54 points higher than at Truman State (1246)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Truman State (28)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Truman State (3.81)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Truman State University (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $15,000 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $49,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $406 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($22,250 vs. $22,656)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($230 vs. $234)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/