| Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology |
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|---|---|---|
#212 in National Universities #11 in Missouri Colleges | Rankings* | #93 in National Universities #2 in Missouri Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,502 Missouri Residents $18,770 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,984 Missouri Residents $33,248 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,204 Missouri Residents $14,990 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,944 Missouri Residents $26,056 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,542 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,898 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,150 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier90.53% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter72.55% |
| Favorable25.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.94% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 | Smaller7,154 |
| Larger20,584 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,552 |
| Larger3,776 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,602 |
| Larger3,698 | Online Student Population | Smaller436 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower58% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
| 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: 2,209) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,394) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,030) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,071 | Number of faculty | 389 |
| Lower$80,958 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,604 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.