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