Missouri State University-Springfield vs Drake University

The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.

Missouri State University-Springfield is a Public and Drake University is a Private (not-for-profit) school and both are 4 or more years schools.
Drake University has more expensive tuition & fees ($44,366) than Missouri State University-Springfield ($16,608).
It is harder to admit to Drake University than Missouri State University-Springfield.
Drake University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,140) than Missouri State University-Springfield (1,140).
Drake University has higher submitted ACT score (24) than Missouri State University-Springfield (24).
Missouri State University-Springfield has more students with 23,697 students while Drake University has 4,869 students.
Missouri State University-Springfield has more full-time faculties with 759 faculties while Drake University has 309 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Missouri State University-Springfield and Drake University.

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Missouri State University-SpringfieldDrake University

Missouri State University-Springfield	vs.	Drake University
Springfield, Missouri	Location	Des Moines, Iowa
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$7,938 Out-Of-State$16,608	Tuition & Fees	$44,366
53% ($5,650)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	96% ($21,286)
$5,650	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$21,286
84.04 %	Acceptance Rates	68.80 %
40.75 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	19.84 %
1,140	SAT Score	1,235
24	ACT Score	28
56 %	Graduation Rate	81 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
78 %	Retention Rate	89 %
23,697	Student Population	4,869
759	Number of Faculties	309
21 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	10 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
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services