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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| Black Hills State University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Black Hills State University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Spearfish, SD | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,425 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1006 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bhsu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Black Hills State University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,700 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,782 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,986 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Black Hills State University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1085 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Black Hills State University | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Black Hills State University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,478 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Black Hills State University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Black Hills State University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Black Hills State University | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 3,425 students)
Black Hills State University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Black Hills State University or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Black Hills State University for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at SFASU than Black Hills State University ($18,858.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Black Hills State University ($13,858 vs. $16,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 28.1% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($7,528 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 107.8% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($10,363 vs. $4,986)
Black Hills State University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Black Hills State University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Black Hills State University .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 13 points higher than at Black Hills State University (988)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than SFASU (89.5%)
Black Hills State University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Black Hills State University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Black Hills State University.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Black Hills State University (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,800)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $478 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,478)
- SFASU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/