| Chicago, Illinois | Location | Springfield, Missouri |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral / Research University |
| $53,710 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$9,502
Out-Of-State$18,770 |
| 86% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 52% |
| $27,569 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $8,161 |
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| 81.60 % | Acceptance Rates | 90.53 % |
| 8.61 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 25.64 % |
| 1,260 | SAT Score | 1,150 |
| 29 | ACT Score | 22 |
| 73 % | Graduation Rate | 58 % |
| 1 % | Transfer-out Rate | 24 % |
| 82 % | Retention Rate | 77 % |
| 17,384 | Student Population | 24,360 |
| 1,006 | Number of Faculties | 697 |
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |
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