- Missouri State University-Springfield is a public school while Valparaiso University (VU) is a private school.
- Missouri State University-Springfield is located in Springfield, MO and VU is located in Valparaiso, IN.
- VU has more expensive tuition of $46,588 than Missouri State University-Springfield ($17,928).
- Missouri State University-Springfield has tighter acceptance rate of 84.04% than VU (84.28%).
- VU has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than Missouri State University-Springfield (1,110).
- Missouri State University-Springfield is larger with 22,535 students than VU (2,958 students).
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| #10 in Missouri | Rankings | #19 in Indiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Springfield, MO | Location | Valparaiso, IN |
| Known as | VU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,024 Missouri residents $17,928 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $46,588 |
| $7,476 Missouri residents $13,704 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,764 |
| $6,142 | Financial Aid | $40,463 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 | Application Fee | $30 |
| 84.04% | Acceptance Rate | 84.28% |
| 40.75% | Yield | 12.04% |
| 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,535 | Total Students | 2,958 |
| 18,419 | Undergraduate | 2,349 |
| 4,116 | Graduate | 609 |
| 3,848 | Online Enrollment | 93 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 58% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 76% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $44,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,400 |
| 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: 2,033) $8,116 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 739 Full-time 333 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 242 Full-time 96 Part-time |
| 2,012 Full-time 772 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 665 Full-time 132 Part-time |
| $71,937 for Faculties $50,861 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,206 for Faculties $55,427 Part-time |