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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Truman State | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 3,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #256 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $8,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $16,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $13,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 4,912 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 2,213 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $234 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | 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 Missouri St Louis is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 3,960 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or Truman State?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Truman State University ($29,960.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Truman State ($13,211 vs. $13,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 9.9% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($9,936 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 22.5% larger than aid received Truman State University ($12,205 vs. $9,961)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis 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 Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 141 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- University of Missouri-St Louis has a higher acceptance rate (51.1%) than Truman State (45.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis 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 Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $1,669 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($20,987 vs. $22,656)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($217 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/