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Overview |
Arkansas | Truman State | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 3,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #256 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $8,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $16,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $13,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 4,912 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 2,213 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1070/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $234 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Truman State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 3,960 students)
Arkansas vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Truman State?
- Truman State University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,690.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Arkansas than Truman State University ($25,420.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Arkansas ($13,993 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 24.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($9,936 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is 17.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,961 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 92 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Arkansas (26)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Arkansas (3.74)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Arkansas vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Truman State? 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 Truman State and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than University of Arkansas (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $600 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,800)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $1,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,656)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($222 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/