- Both North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU) and Western Illinois University are public.
- NDSU is located in Fargo, ND and Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL.
- NDSU has more expensive tuition of $15,511 than Western Illinois University ($14,952).
- Western Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.97% than NDSU (91.59%).
- NDSU is larger with 12,242 students than Western Illinois University (7,643 students).
North Dakota State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | Western Illinois University View More Rivals | |
| #223 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota | Rankings | #43 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fargo, ND | Location | Macomb, IL |
NDSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,857 North Dakota residents $15,511 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,661 Illinois residents $14,952 out-of-state |
| $8,746 North Dakota residents $12,538 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,693 Illinois residents $13,290 out-of-state |
| $5,925 | Financial Aid | $8,341 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 91.59% | Acceptance Rate | 59.97% |
| 44.75% | Yield | 20.59% |
| 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,242 | Total Students | 7,643 |
| 10,096 | Undergraduate | 5,309 |
| 2,146 | Graduate | 2,334 |
| 750 | Online Enrollment | 1,807 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $55,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563) $4,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,083) $6,428 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,920 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 534 Full-time 140 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 441 Full-time 60 Part-time |
| 2,335 Full-time 199 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,193 Full-time 87 Part-time |
| $84,686 for Faculties $63,010 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,367 for Faculties $56,464 Part-time |