Western Illinois University vs University of North Dakota

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Both are four-years, public schools.
University of North Dakota has more expensive tuition & fees ($15,570) than Western Illinois University ($14,406).
It is harder to admit to Western Illinois University than University of North Dakota.
University of North Dakota has more students with 13,772 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 University of North Dakota's ratio is 17 to 1.
University of North Dakota has more full-time faculties with 712 faculties while Western Illinois University has 441 full-time faculties.

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

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Western Illinois University	vs.	University of North Dakota
Macomb, Illinois	Location	Grand Forks, North 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$10,951 Out-Of-State$15,570
94%	% Receiving Financial Aid	62%
$9,514	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$6,050

72.48 %	Acceptance Rates	89.03 %
17.74 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	33.06 %
-	SAT Score	1,200
-	ACT Score	23
51 %	Graduation Rate	62 %
31 %	Transfer-out Rate	26 %
72 %	Retention Rate	77 %
7,455	Student Population	13,772
441	Number of Faculties	712
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, 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