- Both South Dakota State University (South Dakota State) and Western Illinois University are public.
- South Dakota State is located in Brookings, SD and Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL.
- Western Illinois University has more expensive tuition of $14,952 than South Dakota State ($12,809).
- Western Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.97% than South Dakota State (91.37%).
- South Dakota State is larger with 11,327 students than Western Illinois University (7,643 students).
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| #122 in National Universities #2 in South Dakota | Rankings | #43 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Brookings, SD | Location | Macomb, IL |
South Dakota State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate 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 (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,299 South Dakota residents $12,809 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,661 Illinois residents $14,952 out-of-state |
| $9,384 South Dakota residents $16,917 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,693 Illinois residents $13,290 out-of-state |
| $4,636 | Financial Aid | $8,341 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 91.37% | Acceptance Rate | 59.97% |
| 44.79% | Yield | 20.59% |
| 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,327 | Total Students | 7,643 |
| 9,917 | Undergraduate | 5,309 |
| 1,410 | Graduate | 2,334 |
| 2,128 | Online Enrollment | 1,807 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $50,200 | 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) $4,136 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,083) $6,428 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 497 Full-time 144 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 441 Full-time 60 Part-time |
| 1,657 Full-time 226 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,193 Full-time 87 Part-time |
| $79,242 for Faculties $56,822 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,367 for Faculties $56,464 Part-time |