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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU USD NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB South Dakota State University| Fayetteville State University | Black Hills State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 3,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #1006 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $16,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $4,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $263 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 3,425 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Black Hills State University?
- Black Hills State University is 670% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($7,700.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116% higher at Black Hills State University than Fayetteville State University ($10,800.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Black Hills State University ($6,355 vs. $16,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 25.4% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($7,528 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 101.6% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($10,050 vs. $4,986)
Fayetteville State University vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University 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 Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Black Hills State University (988) is 118 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Black Hills State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Black Hills State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University 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 Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Black Hills State University (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Black Hills State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $3,317 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $25,478)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($229 vs. $263)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University 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/