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Overview |
Black Hills State University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Spearfish, SD | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,425 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1006 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bhsu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Black Hills State University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,700 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,782 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,986 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Black Hills State University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1085 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Black Hills State University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,478 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $240 |
Diversity |
Black Hills State University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Black Hills State University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Black Hills State University | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 3,425 students)
Black Hills State University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Black Hills State University or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Black Hills State University for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at WVSU than Black Hills State University ($13,810.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Black Hills State University ($11,684 vs. $16,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 62.2% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($7,528 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 90.2% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($9,482 vs. $4,986)
Black Hills State University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Black Hills State University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Black Hills State University .
- The average SAT score at Black Hills State University (988) is 61 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Black Hills State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than WVSU (96.2%)
Black Hills State University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Black Hills State University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Black Hills State University.
- The graduation rate at Black Hills State University is higher than West Virginia State University (28% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Black Hills State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,228 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,478)
- WVSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/