In honor of the NCAA basketball tournament, U.S. News has taken a look at the Division I conferences. How do the schools in the Missouri Valley Conference match up based on their America's Best Colleges rankings?
| College Name and Location | U.S. News Rank | Team Nickname | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE | 1² | Bluejays |
| 2 | Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA | 3² | Bulldogs |
| 3 | Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL | 6² | Braves |
| 4 | University of EvansvilleEvansville, IN | 10² | Aces |
| 5 | University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA | 16² | Panthers |
| 6 | Missouri State UniversitySpringfield, MO | 40² | Bears |
| 7 | Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL | Tier 3 | Redbirds |
| 8 | Southern Illinois University–CarbondaleCarbondale, IL | Tier 3 | Salukis |
| 9 | Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute, IN | Tier 4 | Sycamores |
| 10 | Wichita State UniversityWichita, KS | Tier 4 | Shockers |
All school rankings listed are within the National Universities ranking category utilized in America's Best Colleges unless otherwise noted.
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