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USD Dakota State South Dakota State University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology| Black Hills State University | Dakota Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Black Hills State University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Spearfish, SD | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,425 | 887 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1006 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bhsu.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Black Hills State University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,700 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,782 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,986 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Black Hills State University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1085 | 950/1420 | ||
| 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 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Black Hills State University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Black Hills State University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,478 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $274 |
Diversity |
Black Hills State University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Black Hills State University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Black Hills State University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Black Hills State University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,425 students vs. 887 students)
Black Hills State University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Black Hills State University or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Dakota Wesleyan University is 298.7% more expensive to attend than Black Hills State University for in-state tuition ($30,700.00 vs. $7,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.3% higher at Dakota Wesleyan University than Black Hills State University ($30,700.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Black Hills State University than Dakota Wesleyan University ($16,782 vs. $19,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 1% lower than costs at Black Hills State University ($7,450 vs. $7,528)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dakota Wesleyan University students is 323.1% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($21,097 vs. $4,986)
Black Hills State University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Black Hills State University or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Black Hills State University .
- The average SAT score at Black Hills State University (988) is 6 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Black Hills State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Dakota Wesleyan University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Black Hills State University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Black Hills State University or Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Black Hills State University.
- The graduation rate at Dakota Wesleyan University is higher than Black Hills State University (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Black Hills State University earn on average $600 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $38,200)
- Black Hills State University students graduate with a $1,055 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($25,478 vs. $26,533)
- Black Hills State University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($263 vs. $274)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Black Hills State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/