- Truman State University (Truman) is a public school while Missouri Baptist University (MBU) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- MBU has more expensive tuition of $33,122 than Truman ($17,870).
- MBU has tighter acceptance rate of 54.50% than Truman (67.49%).
- Truman has higher SAT scores of 1,220 than MBU (1,130).
- MBU is larger with 5,231 students than Truman (3,960 students).
Truman State University View More Rivals | Missouri Baptist University View More Rivals | |
| #5 in Missouri | Rankings | #13 in Missouri |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Kirksville, MO | Location | Saint Louis, MO |
Truman| Known as | MBU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,470 Missouri residents $17,870 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $33,122 |
| $10,284 Missouri residents $11,712 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,538 |
| $9,989 | Financial Aid | $15,788 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 67.49% | Acceptance Rate | 54.50% |
| 37.39% | Yield | 51.93% |
| 1,220 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,960 | Total Students | 5,231 |
| 3,622 | Undergraduate | 4,549 |
| 338 | Graduate | 682 |
| 652 | Online Enrollment | 693 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 40% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 81% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,025) $6,386 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 398) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 278 Full-time 31 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 69 Full-time 203 Part-time |
| 634 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 237 Full-time 268 Part-time |
| $64,038 for Faculties $46,925 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,898 for Faculties $47,523 Part-time |