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Overview |
Black Hills State University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Spearfish, SD | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,425 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1006 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bhsu.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Black Hills State University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,700 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,782 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,986 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Black Hills State University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1085 | |||
| 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 | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Black Hills State University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,478 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $235 |
Diversity |
Black Hills State University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Black Hills State University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Black Hills State University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Black Hills State University is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (3,425 students vs. 1,594 students)
Black Hills State University vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Black Hills State University or University of Sioux Falls?
- University of Sioux Falls is 159% more expensive to attend than Black Hills State University for in-state tuition ($19,940.00 vs. $7,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at University of Sioux Falls than Black Hills State University ($19,940.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Black Hills State University than University of Sioux Falls ($16,782 vs. $20,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Sioux Falls ($7,528 vs. $8,090)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Sioux Falls students is 143% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($12,117 vs. $4,986)
Black Hills State University vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Black Hills State University or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Black Hills State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 58 points higher than at Black Hills State University (988)
- Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
Black Hills State University vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Black Hills State University or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and Black Hills State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Black Hills State University (59% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $4,600 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,800)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $2,728 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,478)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($235 vs. $263)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Black Hills State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/