Western Illinois vs. South Dakota State
The following statements compare Western Illinois University and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Western Illinois's tuition ($14,952) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
- Western Illinois's acceptance rate (75.00%) is lower than South Dakota State (86.08%).
- South Dakota State has higher yield (40.00%) than Western Illinois (15.53%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,140.
- Western Illinois's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than South Dakota State (18 to 1).
- South Dakota State (11,327 students) is larger than Western Illinois (7,643 students) with more enrolled students.
- Western Illinois ($8,341) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($4,636).
- South Dakota State's graduation rate (59%) is higher than Western Illinois (47%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,661 In-State
$14,952 out-of-state
$14,952 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,341
Test Scores
Admission
75.00% Acceptance Rate
15.53% Yield
Enrollment
5,309 Undergraduate
2,334 Graduate
1,807 Online Students
Graduation Rate
47% Graduation Rate
30% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
441 Faculties (full-time)
1,193 Staffs (full-time)
$81,367 Faculty Salary
$56,464 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,428 annual charge
-3,083 capacity
South Dakota State University
Public, 4 years • Brookings, SD #122 National Universities, #2 in South Dakota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,299 In-State
$12,809 out-of-state
$12,809 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,636
Test Scores
1,140 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
86.08% Acceptance Rate
40.00% Yield
Enrollment
9,917 Undergraduate
1,410 Graduate
2,128 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
497 Faculties (full-time)
1,657 Staffs (full-time)
$79,242 Faculty Salary
$56,822 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,136 annual charge
-4,137 capacity
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