| Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Drake |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#212 in National Universities #11 in Missouri Colleges | Rankings* | #127 in National Universities #2 in Iowa Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,502 Missouri Residents $18,770 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$51,960 |
| expensive$8,204 Missouri Residents $14,990 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,825 |
| Less$7,542 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$30,485 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,150 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier90.53% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter63.85% |
| Favorable25.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.80% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger24,360 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,345 |
| Larger20,584 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,585 |
| Larger3,776 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,760 |
| Larger3,698 | Online Student Population | Smaller546 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower58% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,604) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,394) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,256) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,071 | Number of faculty | 454 |
| Lower$80,958 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$93,608 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.