- Both Missouri State University-Springfield and Illinois State University (Illinois State) are public.
- Missouri State University-Springfield is located in Springfield, MO and Illinois State is located in Normal, IL.
- Illinois State has more expensive tuition of $28,086 than Missouri State University-Springfield ($17,928).
- Missouri State University-Springfield has tighter acceptance rate of 84.04% than Illinois State (89.13%).
- Missouri State University-Springfield has higher SAT scores of 1,110 than Illinois State (1,090).
- Missouri State University-Springfield is larger with 22,535 students than Illinois State (20,683 students).
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| #10 in Missouri | Rankings | #121 in National Universities #8 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Springfield, MO | Location | Normal, IL |
| Known as | Illinois State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,024 Missouri residents $17,928 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $16,021 Illinois residents $28,086 out-of-state |
| $7,476 Missouri residents $13,704 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,009 Illinois residents $12,646 out-of-state |
| $6,142 | Financial Aid | $10,441 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 84.04% | Acceptance Rate | 89.13% |
| 40.75% | Yield | 32.44% |
| 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,535 | Total Students | 20,683 |
| 18,419 | Undergraduate | 18,055 |
| 4,116 | Graduate | 2,628 |
| 3,848 | Online Enrollment | 986 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 58% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 76% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $44,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,604) $6,388 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,156) $5,740 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $3,394 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 739 Full-time 333 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 915 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| 2,012 Full-time 772 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,191 Full-time 347 Part-time |
| $71,937 for Faculties $50,861 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,055 for Faculties $59,803 Part-time |