USD vs Western Illinois University

The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.

Both are Public, 4 or more years schools.
Western Illinois University has more expensive tuition & fees ($13,314) than USD ($12,807).
It is harder to admit to Western Illinois University than USD.
USD has a higher submitted SAT score (1,085) than Western Illinois University (1,050).
Both USD and Western Illinois University have the same submitted ACT scores (22).
USD has more students with 10,066 students while Western Illinois University has 8,502 students.
Western Illinois University has more full-time faculties with 527 faculties while USD has 445 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of South Dakota and Western Illinois University.

Which school is more in your mind and would you like to go to?

USDWestern Illinois University

USD	vs.	Western Illinois University
Vermillion, South 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$9,332 Out-Of-State$12,807	Tuition & Fees	In-State$12,940 Out-Of-State$13,314
53% ($5,302)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	81% ($8,617)
$5,302	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$8,617
86.91 %	Acceptance Rates	59.97 %
39.92 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	20.59 %
1,085	SAT Score	1,050
22	ACT Score	22
59 %	Graduation Rate	51 %
27 %	Transfer-out Rate	33 %
77 %	Retention Rate	65 %
10,066	Student Population	8,502
445	Number of Faculties	527
16 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, 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, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare