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Overview |
Truman State | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 14,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $7,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $25,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $14,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $21,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $6,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Truman State | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 11,864 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 10,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Truman State | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $200 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Truman State | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | Western Washington University | ||
| 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
- Western Washington University is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (14,747 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Western Washington University?
- Truman State University is 12% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($8,690.00 vs. $7,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Western Washington University than Truman State University ($25,666.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Western Washington University ($13,993 vs. $21,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 47.9% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($9,936 vs. $14,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than Western Washington University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is 52.7% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($9,961 vs. $6,522)
Truman State vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 132 points higher than at Western Washington University (1114)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Western Washington University (25)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or Western Washington University? 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 Western Washington University and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than Truman State University (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Western Washington University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $48,000)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $3,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($19,413 vs. $22,656)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($200 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Washington University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/