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Overview |
Black Hills State University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Spearfish, SD | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,425 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1006 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bhsu.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Black Hills State University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,700 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,782 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,986 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Black Hills State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1085 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Black Hills State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Black Hills State University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,478 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $299 |
Diversity |
Black Hills State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Black Hills State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Black Hills State University | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 3,425 students)
Black Hills State University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Black Hills State University or PVAMU?
- Black Hills State University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($7,700.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.2% higher at PVAMU than Black Hills State University ($22,590.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than Black Hills State University ($12,875 vs. $16,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 27.6% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($7,528 vs. $9,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University than Prairie View A & M University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 182.2% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($14,071 vs. $4,986)
Black Hills State University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Black Hills State University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Black Hills State University .
- The average SAT score at Black Hills State University (988) is 131 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Black Hills State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
Black Hills State University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Black Hills State University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Black Hills State University.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than Black Hills State University (34% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn on average $200 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,800)
- Black Hills State University students graduate with a $3,477 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($25,478 vs. $28,955)
- Black Hills State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($263 vs. $299)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/