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Overview |
Black Hills State University | MSU | ||
| Location | Spearfish, SD | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,425 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1006 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bhsu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Black Hills State University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,700 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,782 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,986 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Black Hills State University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1085 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Black Hills State University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Black Hills State University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,478 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $230 |
Diversity |
Black Hills State University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Black Hills State University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Black Hills State University | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 3,425 students)
Black Hills State University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Black Hills State University or MSU?
- Black Hills State University is 31% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,700.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Black Hills State University than Midwestern State University ($10,800.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Black Hills State University ($11,361 vs. $16,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 33.4% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($7,528 vs. $10,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University as Midwestern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 113.5% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($10,643 vs. $4,986)
Black Hills State University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Black Hills State University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Black Hills State University .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 14 points higher than at Black Hills State University (988)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Black Hills State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at MSU (3.2)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than MSU (92.4%)
Black Hills State University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Black Hills State University or MSU? 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 MSU and Black Hills State University.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Black Hills State University (34% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $38,800)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $3,179 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($22,299 vs. $25,478)
- MSU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/