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Overview |
EIU | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,804 | 3,475 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,903 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,379 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,298 | $7,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,621 | $16,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,122 | $5,158 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
EIU | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,648 | 1,617 | ||
| Admitted | 7,892 | 1,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1110 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $263 |
Diversity |
EIU | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 42% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Black Hills State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (8,804 students vs. 3,475 students)
EIU vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Black Hills State University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Black Hills State University for in-state tuition ($9,903.00 vs. $7,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at EIU than Black Hills State University ($12,379.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Black Hills State University ($14,621 vs. $16,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 52.7% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,400 vs. $11,298)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Black Hills State University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 115.6% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($11,122 vs. $5,158)
EIU vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 22 points higher than at Black Hills State University (988)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than EIU (67.8%)
EIU vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Black Hills State University (59% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,800)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,828 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,478)
- EIU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($244 vs. $263)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/