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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University USD TROY Albany State University South Dakota State University ASU Lander University| Columbus State University | Black Hills State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 3,475 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $7,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $16,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $5,158 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 1,617 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 1,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 970/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Black Hills State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 3,475 students)
Columbus State vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Black Hills State University?
- Black Hills State University is 76.2% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($7,700.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at Columbus State than Black Hills State University ($15,425.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Black Hills State University ($11,384 vs. $16,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 52.2% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($7,400 vs. $11,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Black Hills State University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 60.9% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($8,299 vs. $5,158)
Columbus State vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Black Hills State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Black Hills State University or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Black Hills State University (988) is 27 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Black Hills State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Black Hills State University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Black Hills State University (94.4%)
Columbus State vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Black Hills 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 Black Hills State University and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Black Hills State University (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Black Hills State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $37,400)
- Black Hills State University students graduate with a $522 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($25,478 vs. $26,000)
- Black Hills State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/