Evangel University vs Truman State University

Evangel University and Truman State University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Evangel, a private Christian university in Springfield, Missouri, boasts a tight-knit community and a strong emphasis on faith-based education. Truman, a public liberal arts university in Kirksville, Missouri, prides itself on its rigorous academic programs and commitment to undergraduate research. With Evangel's acceptance rate hovering around 60% and Truman's at a competitive 75%, both universities attract a diverse student body. While Evangel's student population leans towards females, Truman maintains a more balanced gender ratio. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these universities, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your choice of higher education.

	Evangel University	Truman State University
Overview
Location	Springfield, Missouri	Kirksville, Missouri
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	74.0%	84.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	63.6%	61.0%
Application fees	$25	$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	1,224	4,068
Total number of admissions given out	779	2,481
Admitted students who chose to enroll	307	665
Yield rate	39.4%	26.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$37,237	In state: $22,802 Out of state: $30,523
Average net price	$21,641	$11,470
Tuition	$24,434	In state: $8,365 Out of state: $16,086
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,566 Meal plan: $4,474	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)	100.0% Average amount $16,251	100.0% Average amount $11,120
Students receiving federal student loan	96.0% Average amount $5,240	39.0% Average amount $4,863
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $10,360	5.0% Average amount $8,003

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,669 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%	3,890 Men 40.4% Women 59.6%
Graduate students	431 Men 42.5% Women 57.5%	335 Men 33.4% Women 66.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	16.3%
International students	0.8%	6.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	1,454	2,025
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Missouri Illinois Iowa Kansas Nebraska

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Theology Public Administration and Social Service Health Professions	Education Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Business Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	63.3%	72.0%
Dropout rate	36.5%	27.6%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,865 Year 2: $47,650 Year 3: $53,306 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $33,436 Year 2: $43,314 Year 3: $49,015 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $34,036 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $40,542 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,235 Year 2: $36,156 Year 3: $39,496 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,105 Year 2: $34,420 Year 3: $38,603 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,091 Year 2: $31,988 Year 3: $33,493 Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,443 Year 2: $27,536 Year 3: $30,816 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,454 Year 2: $33,410 Year 3: $29,683 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,550 Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $27,710 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,522 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $20,451	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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