MoWest vs Truman State University

Missouri Western State University and Truman State University, both esteemed public universities in Missouri, offer distinct educational experiences. Missouri Western, located in St. Joseph, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. Truman State, situated in Kirksville, is known for its rigorous academic programs, reflected in its lower acceptance rate. While Missouri Western excels in fields like business and nursing, Truman State shines in liberal arts and sciences. Both universities foster diverse student bodies, with Truman State having a slightly larger undergraduate population. When it comes to graduation rates, Truman State holds a slight edge over Missouri Western. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table highlighting key differences between these two institutions. Explore the table to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Missouri Western State University	Truman State University
Overview
Location	Saint Joseph, Missouri	Kirksville, Missouri
Campus setting	City: Small	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	60.0%	84.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	61.0%
Application fees	$50	$40
SAT range	N/A	1093 - 1290
ACT range	N/A	24 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		7.0%
Students submitting ACT score		86.0%
Total number of applicants		4,068
Total number of admissions given out		2,481
Admitted students who chose to enroll		665
Yield rate		26.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $22,745 Out of state: $29,270	In state: $22,802 Out of state: $30,523
Average net price	$13,090	$11,470
Tuition	In state: $6,900 Out of state: $13,552	In state: $8,365 Out of state: $16,086
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,024 Meal plan: $4,770	Room/dormitory: $6,053 Meal plan: $3,710
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $8,453	100.0% Average amount $11,120
Students receiving federal student loan	51.0% Average amount $5,533	39.0% Average amount $4,863
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $10,537	5.0% Average amount $8,003

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,219 Men 37.5% Women 62.5%	3,890 Men 40.4% Women 59.6%
Graduate students	176 Men 31.8% Women 68.2%	335 Men 33.4% Women 66.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	17.1%	16.3%
International students	1.2%	6.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	1,239	2,025
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Missouri Kansas Nebraska Iowa Texas	Missouri Illinois Iowa Kansas Nebraska

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Business Multidisciplinary Studies	Education Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Business Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	36.5%	72.0%
Dropout rate	31.3%	27.6%
Transferred out	28.3%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,395 Year 2: $57,643 Year 3: $57,081 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,358 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $47,808 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,272 Year 2: $43,128 Year 3: $46,120 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $36,805 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $45,979 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,876 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $43,766 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,160 Year 2: $50,606 Year 3: $43,358 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,262 Year 2: $40,821 Year 3: $41,431 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,540 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $35,458 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,966 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $34,438 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,429 Year 2: $28,753 Year 3: $33,706	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,462 Year 2: $73,530 Year 3: $80,683 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,131 Year 2: $56,505 Year 3: $70,204 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,016 Year 2: $56,028 Year 3: $59,590 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,860 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $52,135 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,260 Year 2: $42,235 Year 3: $51,462 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,597 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $44,676 Agriculture, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,027 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $43,373 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,555 Year 2: $27,947 Year 3: $40,443 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $35,264 Year 2: $36,560 Year 3: $39,017 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,336 Year 2: $33,535 Year 3: $38,530

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