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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 3,475 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $7,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $16,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $5,158 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 74% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 1,617 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 1,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 3,475 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Black Hills State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Black Hills State University for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $7,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Black Hills State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($10,800.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Black Hills State University ($14,843 vs. $16,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 55.2% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($7,400 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Black Hills State University (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 74% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($8,974 vs. $5,158)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri 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 Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 62 points higher than at Black Hills State University (988)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri 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 Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Black Hills State University (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,800)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,951 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($22,527 vs. $25,478)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Black Hills State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/