Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Purdue Arkansas IU WSU University of Missouri-Columbia Drury University Butler ISU Indiana State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Lindenwood University University of Missouri-Kansas City| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | Missouri State University Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
IUPUI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,497 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
IUPUI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,241 | $7,812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,509 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,010 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,592 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,473 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 89% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,715 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 12,791 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2026 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
IUPUI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $232 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IUPUI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 23,418 students)
IUPUI vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($9,241.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.5% higher at IUPUI than Missouri State University Springfield ($32,509.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Missouri State University-Springfield ($11,592 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 27.2% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,230 vs. $13,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 40% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($11,473 vs. $8,193)
IUPUI vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 76 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than IUPUI (81.4%)
IUPUI vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or Missouri State University-Springfield? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Missouri State University-Springfield and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $6,500 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $590 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,090)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($232 vs. $238)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/