Evangel vs John Brown
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Evangel UniversitySpringfield, MOCatholic life on campusJohn Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, ARCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- John Brown has the higher graduation rate: 72% against 65% at Evangel.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at John Brown: $53,907, against $46,573 at Evangel.
- Median debt is lower at John Brown: $21,250, against $24,736 at Evangel.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Springfield, MO
Siloam Springs, AR
Setting
City
Town
Students
2,157
2,341
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
72%
76%
Average SAT
1188
1195
ACT middle 50%
21–27
21–28
Graduation rate
65%
72%
First-year retention
76%
81%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,669
$20,397
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$16,198
$17,484
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$13,584
$17,210
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,635
$16,655
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,210
$21,433
Net price, over $110,000 income
$21,290
$24,627
Median debt
$24,736
$21,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$46,573
$53,907
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.