NDSU Vs. Western Illinois University

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Both are Public, 4 or more years schools.
NDSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($13,757) than Western Illinois University ($12,940).
It is harder to admit to Western Illinois University than NDSU.
NDSU has higher submitted SAT score (1,153) than Western Illinois University (1,050).
NDSU has higher submitted ACT score (69) than Western Illinois University (64).
NDSU has more students with 13,796 students while Western Illinois University has 8,502 students.
NDSU has more full-time faculties with 555 faculties while Western Illinois University has 527 full-time faculties.

Next table compares the two rival schools - North Dakota State University-Main Campus and Western Illinois University.

NDSU	vs.	Western Illinois University
Fargo, North Dakota	Location	Macomb, Illinois
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$9,619 Out-Of-State$13,757	Tuition & Fees	In-State$12,940 Out-Of-State$12,940
59% ($5,327)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	81% ($8,617)
$5,327	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$8,617
91.59 %	Acceptance Rates	59.97 %
44.75 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	20.59 %
1,153	SAT Score	1,050
69	ACT Score	64
60 %	Graduation Rate	51 %
26 %	Transfer-out Rate	33 %
79 %	Retention Rate	65 %
13,796	Student Population	8,502
555	Number of Faculties	527
19 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare