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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 3,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #1006 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $16,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $4,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 970/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $263 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Black Hills State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 3,425 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Black Hills State University?
- Black Hills State University is 54.6% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($7,700.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.9% higher at Black Hills State University than Southern University and A & M College ($10,800.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Black Hills State University than Southern University and A & M College ($16,782 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 24.4% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($7,528 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University than Southern University and A & M College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is 50.7% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($7,514 vs. $4,986)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Black Hills State University (988) is 77 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Black Hills State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Black Hills State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Black Hills State University is higher than Southern University and A & M College (28% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Black Hills State University earn on average $800 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $38,000)
- Black Hills State University students graduate with a $5,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($25,478 vs. $30,750)
- Black Hills State University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($263 vs. $317)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/