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UNM UTEP USD Arizona Christian University Texas Tech ASU South Dakota State University ENMU UT Austin UMBC New Mexico Tech South Dakota School of Mines and Technology| New Mexico State University Main Campus | Black Hills State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,779 | 3,475 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,026 | $7,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,353 | $16,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,073 | $5,158 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
NMSU | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,201 | 1,617 | ||
| Admitted | 11,511 | 1,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 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 | 885/1110 | 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 |
NMSU | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $263 |
Diversity |
NMSU | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
NMSU | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 42% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | 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
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (14,779 students vs. 3,475 students)
NMSU vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or Black Hills State University?
- Black Hills State University is 22.6% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($7,700.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.7% higher at NMSU than Black Hills State University ($23,407.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Black Hills State University ($8,353 vs. $16,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 62.5% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($7,400 vs. $12,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Black Hills State University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 192.2% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($15,073 vs. $5,158)
NMSU vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU 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 NMSU .
- The average SAT score at Black Hills State University (988) is 5 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming NMSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than NMSU (75.7%)
NMSU vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU 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 NMSU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Black Hills State University (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn on average $600 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,800)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,360 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($17,118 vs. $25,478)
- NMSU graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($176 vs. $263)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/