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Saint Joseph, MO · Kirksville, MO
| Missouri Western State University | Truman State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,251/yr | $12,780/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,243/yr | $6,046/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $19,968 | $21,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,674/yr | $7,926/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,965/yr | $12,426/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,119/yr | $15,425/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $17,764/yr | $17,220/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $212/mo | $223/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,311/yr | $11,128/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,007/yr | $11,128/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,860/yr | $4,930/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $21,595/yr | $25,115/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,306/yr | $9,838/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $20,866/yr | $18,566/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 28% | 17% |
| Students taking federal loans | 28% | 27% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 84% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1170–1370 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1320 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 25–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 24–33 · Math 23–28 |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 3,263 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 2,609 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 645 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 6% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 74% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Required |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Required |
| Essay | No data reported | Required |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Required |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 39% | 69% |
| Freshmen who come back | 54% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $42,647/yr | $56,280/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $26,153–$62,659 | $39,468–$76,912 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 43% | 69% |
| White students graduating | 41% | 71% |
| Black students graduating | 27% | 40% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 36% | 52% |
| Asian students graduating | 69% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $37,499/yr | $43,966/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 63% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 23% | 58% |
| Pell students who graduate | 32% | 57% |
| First-gen students who finish | 30% | 62% |
| Low-income students who finish | 27% | 55% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $40,961/yr | $48,947/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Education 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Health Professions 16% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Health Professions — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $70,938/yr | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $74,794/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 20% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,219 | 2,513 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 225 | 399 |
| Average professor pay | $7,902/mo | $7,584/mo |
| Full-time professors | 62% | 86% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $36,641 | $70,948 |
| Setting | City (small) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Kirksville, MO |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1915 | 1867 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 9.6% |
| Men | 41% | 40% |
| Women | 59% | 60% |
| White students | 66% | 78% |
| Black students | 14% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Asian students | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 9.2% | 3.4% |
| Other / not reported | 7.2% | 1.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 40% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 11% | 2.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.3% | 3.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,261/yr | $15,401/yr |
| Endowment | $40.4M | $70.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,239 | 1,403 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,540/yr | $6,877/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,116/yr | $4,206/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 375 | 385 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.3M | $1.6M |
| Athletics budget | $10.0M | $6.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $10.0M | $6.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $93,514 | $62,249 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.