| Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale |
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|---|---|---|
#212 in National Universities #11 in Missouri Colleges | Rankings* | #253 in National Universities #24 in Illinois 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 | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,024 Missouri Residents $17,928 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,416 Illinois Residents $13,244 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,476 Missouri Residents $13,704 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,148 Illinois Residents $31,050 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,142 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,767 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,110 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,030 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier92.56% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter91.50% |
| Favorable26.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.98% |
| 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 Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger22,535 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,107 |
| Larger18,419 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,000 |
| Larger4,116 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,107 |
| Larger3,848 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,883 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher58% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| 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: 4,492) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,394) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,330) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,072 | Number of faculties | 1,189 |
| Higher$75,346 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$71,813 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.