The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Illinois State has more expensive tuition & fees ($28,086) than Missouri State University-Springfield ($17,928).
  • It is harder to admit to Illinois State than Missouri State University-Springfield.
  • Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher submitted SAT score (1,090) than Illinois State (1,090).
  • Illinois State has higher submitted ACT score (24) than Missouri State University-Springfield (23).
  • Missouri State University-Springfield has more students with 22,535 students while Illinois State has 20,683 students.
  • Illinois State has more full-time faculties with 915 faculties while Missouri State University-Springfield has 739 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Illinois State University and Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Illinois StateMissouri State University-Springfield
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Illinois Statevs.Missouri State University-Springfield
Normal, IllinoisLocationSpringfield, Missouri
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral / Research University
In-State$16,021
Out-Of-State$28,086
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,024
Out-Of-State$17,928
86%% Receiving Financial Aid74%
$10,441Average Amount of Financial Aid$6,142
86.24 %Acceptance Rates92.56 %
23.57 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)26.18 %
1,090SAT Score1,110
24ACT Score23
66 %Graduation Rate58 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
80 %Retention Rate76 %
20,683Student Population22,535
915Number of Faculties739
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio19 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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