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Overview |
Black Hills State University | RU | ||
| Location | Spearfish, SD | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,425 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1006 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bhsu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Black Hills State University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,700 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,782 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,986 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Black Hills State University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1085 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Black Hills State University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Black Hills State University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,478 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $237 |
Diversity |
Black Hills State University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Black Hills State University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Black Hills State University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,425 students)
Black Hills State University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Black Hills State University or RU?
- Radford University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Black Hills State University for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $7,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at RU than Black Hills State University ($20,246.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Black Hills State University than RU ($16,782 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 40.4% lower than costs at Radford University ($7,528 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 95.2% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($9,733 vs. $4,986)
Black Hills State University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Black Hills State University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Black Hills State University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than RU (93.3%)
Black Hills State University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Black Hills State University or RU? 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 RU and Black Hills State University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Black Hills State University (56% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,800)
- Radford University students graduate with a $2,478 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,478)
- RU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Black Hills State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/