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Overview |
RIC | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 3,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #1006 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $16,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $4,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
RIC | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
RIC | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $263 |
Diversity |
RIC | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
RIC | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 42% | ||
Campus |
RIC | 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 3,425 students)
RIC vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Black Hills State University?
- Rhode Island College is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Black Hills State University for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.6% higher at RIC than Black Hills State University ($25,014.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Black Hills State University ($11,014 vs. $16,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 78.2% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($7,528 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 51.2% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($7,537 vs. $4,986)
RIC vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC 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 RIC .
- The average SAT score at Black Hills State University (988) is 75 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Black Hills State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Black Hills State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than RIC (87.5%)
RIC vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC 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 RIC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Black Hills State University (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,800)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,278 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,478)
- RIC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($219 vs. $263)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC 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/