- Valparaiso University (VU) is a private school while Missouri State University-Springfield is a public school.
- VU is located in Valparaiso, IN and Missouri State University-Springfield is located in Springfield, MO.
- 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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| #19 in Indiana | Rankings | #10 in Missouri |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Valparaiso, IN | Location | Springfield, MO |
VU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $46,588 | Undergraduate | $9,024 Missouri residents $17,928 out-of-state |
| $12,764 | Graduate | $7,476 Missouri residents $13,704 out-of-state |
| $40,463 | Financial Aid | $6,142 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 | Application Fee | $55 |
| 84.28% | Acceptance Rate | 84.04% |
| 12.04% | Yield | 40.75% |
| 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,958 | Total Students | 22,535 |
| 2,349 | Undergraduate | 18,419 |
| 609 | Graduate | 4,116 |
| 93 | Online Enrollment | 3,848 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 58% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $54,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,500 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,033) $8,116 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,604) $6,388 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $3,394 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 242 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 739 Full-time 333 Part-time |
| 665 Full-time 132 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,012 Full-time 772 Part-time |
| $66,206 for Faculties $55,427 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,937 for Faculties $50,861 Part-time |