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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Truman State | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 3,636 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $9,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $17,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $10,701 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $12,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $10,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,502 | 3,263 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 2,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | 1126/1318 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $234 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Truman State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (9,350 students vs. 3,636 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Truman State?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($12,766.00 vs. $9,132.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at University of Minnesota-Duluth than Truman State University ($18,210.00 vs. $17,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($12,798 vs. $19,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 4.9% lower than costs at Truman State University ($10,206 vs. $10,701)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is 59.6% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($10,904 vs. $6,833)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 137 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Truman State (80%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $3,700 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,800)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $2,344 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($22,656 vs. $25,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth 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/