The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Western Illinois University has more expensive tuition & fees ($14,952) than USD ($12,942).
  • It is harder to admit to Western Illinois University than USD.
  • USD has more students with 9,856 students while Western Illinois University has 7,643 students.
  • Western Illinois University has a lower number of students per faculty with 13 to 1 while USD's ratio is 14 to 1.
  • Western Illinois University has more full-time faculties with 441 faculties while USD has 433 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Western Illinois University and University of South Dakota.
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Western Illinois Universityvs.USD
Macomb, IllinoisLocationVermillion, South Dakota
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$13,661
Out-Of-State$14,952
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,432
Out-Of-State$12,942
97%% Receiving Financial Aid57%
$8,341Average Amount of Financial Aid$6,850
75.00 %Acceptance Rates99.46 %
15.53 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)29.82 %
-SAT Score1,185
-ACT Score22
47 %Graduation Rate57 %
30 %Transfer-out Rate25 %
67 %Retention Rate82 %
7,643Student Population9,856
441Number of Faculties433
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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