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Overview |
Washburn University | Truman State | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 3,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $8,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $16,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $13,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Washburn University | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,912 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,213 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Washburn University | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $234 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Washburn University | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | Truman State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washburn University is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 3,960 students)
Washburn University vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or Truman State?
- Washburn University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Washburn University than Truman State University ($20,328.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Truman State ($12,473 vs. $13,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 1% lower than costs at Washburn University ($9,936 vs. $10,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University as Truman State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Washburn University ($9,961 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Washburn University (3.46)
Washburn University vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University 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 Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Washburn University (69% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $5,756 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($16,900 vs. $22,656)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($174 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/