Western Illinois University vs South Dakota State

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Both are four-years, public schools.
Western Illinois University has more expensive tuition & fees ($14,406) than South Dakota State ($12,809).
It is harder to admit to Western Illinois University than South Dakota State.
South Dakota State has more students with 11,465 students while Western Illinois University has 7,455 students.
Western Illinois University has a lower number of students per faculty with 13 to 1 while South Dakota State's ratio is 17 to 1.
South Dakota State has more full-time faculties with 497 faculties while Western Illinois University has 441 full-time faculties.

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

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Western Illinois University	vs.	South Dakota State
Macomb, Illinois	Location	Brookings, South Dakota
Four-years, Public	School Type	four-years, Public
Doctor's degree - research / scholarship	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research / scholarship and professional practice
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
In-State$13,297 Out-Of-State$14,406	2023 Tuition & Fees	In-State$9,299 Out-Of-State$12,809
94%	% Receiving Financial Aid	64%
$9,514	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$5,323

72.48 %	Acceptance Rates	87.43 %
17.74 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	40.00 %
-	SAT Score	1,100
-	ACT Score	22
51 %	Graduation Rate	60 %
31 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
72 %	Retention Rate	80 %
7,455	Student Population	11,465
441	Number of Faculties	497
13 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, 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