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South Dakota State University University of North Dakota Nebraska Augustana Truman State Augustana University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology NSU UNI ISU Iowa Dakota State| Black Hills State University | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Black Hills State University | USD | ||
| Location | Spearfish, SD | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,425 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1006 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bhsu.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Black Hills State University | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,700 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,782 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,986 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Black Hills State University | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1085 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Black Hills State University | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,478 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Black Hills State University | USD | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Black Hills State University | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Black Hills State University | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 3,425 students)
Black Hills State University vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Black Hills State University or USD?
- University of South Dakota 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 USD 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 USD ($16,782 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 9.2% lower than costs at University of South Dakota ($7,528 vs. $8,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Dakota students is 26.5% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($6,308 vs. $4,986)
Black Hills State University vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Black Hills State University or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Black Hills State University .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 61 points higher than at Black Hills State University (988)
- Incoming USD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Black Hills State University (96.6%)
Black Hills State University vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Black Hills State University or USD? 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 USD and Black Hills State University.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Black Hills State University (47% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $9,400 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $38,800)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $478 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,478)
- USD graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Black Hills State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/