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Overview |
Black Hills State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Spearfish, SD | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,425 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1006 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bhsu.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Black Hills State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,700 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,782 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,986 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Black Hills State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1085 | 1020/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Black Hills State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Black Hills State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,478 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $259 |
Diversity |
Black Hills State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Black Hills State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Black Hills State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 3,425 students)
Black Hills State University vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Black Hills State University or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Black Hills State University for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at South Dakota State University than Black Hills State University ($11,283.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Black Hills State University than South Dakota State University ($16,782 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 7.4% lower than costs at South Dakota State University ($7,528 vs. $8,087)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Black Hills State University students is 9.6% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($4,986 vs. $4,551)
Black Hills State University vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Black Hills State University or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Black Hills State University .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 80 points higher than at Black Hills State University (988)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than South Dakota State University (86.1%)
Black Hills State University vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Black Hills State University or South Dakota State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between South Dakota State University and Black Hills State University.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Black Hills State University (60% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $38,800)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $362 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($25,116 vs. $25,478)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($259 vs. $263)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Black Hills State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/