University of North Dakota vs. Western Illinois University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Missouri Valley Conference

  • Both University of North Dakota and Western Illinois University are public.
  • University of North Dakota is located in Grand Forks, ND and Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL.
  • University of North Dakota has more expensive tuition of $15,570 than Western Illinois University ($14,952).
  • Western Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.97% than University of North Dakota (83.48%).
  • University of North Dakota is larger with 13,876 students than Western Illinois University (7,643 students).
University of North Dakota

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#215 in National Universities
#4 in North Dakota
Rankings#43 in Illinois
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Grand Forks, NDLocationMacomb, IL
Known as
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$10,951 North Dakota residents
$15,570 out-of-state
Undergraduate$13,661 Illinois residents
$14,952 out-of-state
$13,677 North Dakota residents
$19,658 out-of-state
Graduate$12,693 Illinois residents
$13,290 out-of-state
$6,573Financial Aid$8,341
Admission
$35 undergraduate
$35 graduate
Application Fee$30 undergraduate
$30 graduate
83.48%Acceptance Rate59.97%
44.41%Yield20.59%
Test Scores
Student Population
13,876Total Students7,643
9,928Undergraduate5,309
3,948Graduate2,334
4,511Online Enrollment1,807
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
63%Graduation Rate47%
24%Transfer-out Rate30%
79%Retention Rate67%
$57,800Average Earning after Graduation$47,500
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,566)
$4,890 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,083)
$6,428 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
712 Full-time
386 Part-time
Number of Faculties441 Full-time
60 Part-time
2,376 Full-time
455 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,193 Full-time
87 Part-time
$83,499 for Faculties
$66,501 Part-time
Average Salary$81,367 for Faculties
$56,464 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023