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Springfield, MO · Marshall, MO
| Drury University | Missouri Valley College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,831/yr | $18,086/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,759/yr | $16,132/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,979 | $25,950 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,769/yr | $15,854/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,552/yr | $16,039/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,558/yr | $20,499/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,458/yr | $22,669/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $222/mo | $275/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,272/yr | $11,300/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,272/yr | $8,420/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,240/yr | $2,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,824/yr | $2,400/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $48,846/yr | $37,899/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $36,745/yr | $23,700/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $36,745/yr | $23,700/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 26% | 32% |
| Students taking federal loans | 50% | 42% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 58% | 69% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1130–1290 | 895–1115 |
| SAT average | 1218 | 974 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 22–29 | 16–20 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–28 · Math 19–27 | English 13–20 · Math 15–19 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,621 | 2,230 |
| Students accepted | 1,543 | 1,175 |
| Students who enrolled | 336 | 422 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 36% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 7% | 4% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 59% | 18% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 62% | 22% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 53% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $40,694/yr | $43,221/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $22,819–$61,963 | $26,201–$62,900 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 61% | 31% |
| White students graduating | 64% | 28% |
| Black students graduating | 50% | 9.5% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 33% | 23% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $37,508/yr | $36,902/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 60% | 64% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 16% |
| Pell students who graduate | 56% | 15% |
| First-gen students who finish | 33% | 21% |
| Low-income students who finish | 29% | 14% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 40% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $39,507/yr | $40,071/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Architecture 14% | Business, Management & Marketing 32% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 15% · Health Professions 11% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 22% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 32% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Architecture — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Education — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Architecture — $54,723/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $61,525/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 32% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,383 | 1,443 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 224 | 83 |
| Average professor pay | $7,506/mo | $5,466/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 48% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $31,973 | $36,615 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Springfield, MO | Marshall, MO |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1873 | 1889 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 9.3% | 28% |
| Men | 49% | 59% |
| Women | 51% | 41% |
| White students | 71% | 37% |
| Black students | 3.3% | 14% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.5% | 13% |
| Asian students | 2.1% | 0.4% |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| Other / not reported | 5.4% | 4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 41% | 40% |
| Part-time students | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,903/yr | $4,613/yr |
| Endowment | $84.4M | $12.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,059 | 1,136 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,854/yr | $5,500/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,632/yr | $5,000/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 18 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 33 |
| Student athletes | 442 | 542 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.7M | $12.9M |
| Athletics budget | $10.1M | $19.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $10.1M | $19.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $60,550 | $286,126 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.