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