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Western Illinois vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare Western Illinois University and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Western Illinois's tuition ($14,085) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • Western Illinois's acceptance rate (74.96%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.71%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (39.15%) than Western Illinois (15.23%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,150.
  • Western Illinois's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than South Dakota State (18 to 1).
  • South Dakota State (11,327 students) is larger than Western Illinois (7,643 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Western Illinois ($11,040) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($5,995).
  • South Dakota State's graduation rate (60%) is higher than Western Illinois (45%).
Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University

Public, 4 years • Macomb, IL #43 in Illinois more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,085
Financial Aid
$11,040
Test Scores
Admission
74.96% Acceptance Rate
15.23% Yield
Enrollment
5,309 Undergraduate
2,334 Graduate
1,807 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
32% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
441 Faculties (full-time)
1,193 Staffs (full-time)
$81,367 Faculty Salary
$56,464 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,600 annual charge
-3,083 capacity
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South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University

Public, 4 years • Brookings, SD #122 National Universities, #2 in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,299 In-State
$12,809 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,995
Test Scores
1,150 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
98.71% Acceptance Rate
39.15% Yield
Enrollment
9,917 Undergraduate
1,410 Graduate
2,128 Online Students
Graduation Rate
60% Graduation Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
497 Faculties (full-time)
1,657 Staffs (full-time)
$79,242 Faculty Salary
$56,822 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,192 annual charge
-4,499 capacity
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