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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 3,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #1006 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $16,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $4,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 970/1085 | ||
| 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 |
Coastal Carolina | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $263 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | Black Hills State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 3,425 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or Black Hills State University?
- Coastal Carolina University is 48.8% more expensive to attend than Black Hills State University for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $7,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.1% higher at Coastal Carolina than Black Hills State University ($28,310.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Black Hills State University ($14,016 vs. $16,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 41.2% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($7,528 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 112.8% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($10,610 vs. $4,986)
Coastal Carolina vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or Black Hills State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Black Hills State University or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 21 points higher than at Black Hills State University (988)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Coastal Carolina vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or Black Hills State 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 Black Hills State University and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Black Hills State University (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,800)
- Coastal Carolina University students graduate with a $548 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($24,930 vs. $25,478)
- Coastal Carolina graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($257 vs. $263)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/