| South Dakota State vs. Western Illinois |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #88 in Federal Region V Universities #37 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,572 Illinois Residents $14,572 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,683 Illinois Residents $13,683 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,995 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,040 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,130 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier98.34% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.18% |
| Favorable34.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.27% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger12,056 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,332 |
| Larger10,719 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,525 |
| Smaller1,337 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,807 |
| Larger2,300 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,607 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher62% | Graduate Rate | Lower45% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 31% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower61% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,083) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,072) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 651 | Number of faculty | 519 |
| Lower$91,715 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$91,891 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.