- Both Western Illinois University and South Dakota State University (South Dakota State) are public.
- Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL and South Dakota State is located in Brookings, SD.
- 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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| #43 in Illinois | Rankings | #122 in National Universities #2 in South Dakota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Macomb, IL | Location | Brookings, SD |
| Known as | South Dakota State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 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 (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,661 Illinois residents $14,952 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,299 South Dakota residents $12,809 out-of-state |
| $12,693 Illinois residents $13,290 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,384 South Dakota residents $16,917 out-of-state |
| $8,341 | Financial Aid | $4,636 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 59.97% | Acceptance Rate | 91.37% |
| 20.59% | Yield | 44.79% |
| Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,643 | Total Students | 11,327 |
| 5,309 | Undergraduate | 9,917 |
| 2,334 | Graduate | 1,410 |
| 1,807 | Online Enrollment | 2,128 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $47,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,200 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,083) $6,428 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) $4,136 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 441 Full-time 60 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 497 Full-time 144 Part-time |
| 1,193 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,657 Full-time 226 Part-time |
| $81,367 for Faculties $56,464 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,242 for Faculties $56,822 Part-time |