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LSU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech USD USC Aiken SHSU South Dakota State University LSUA Rutgers University-Camden| Louisiana State University Shreveport | Black Hills State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 3,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #1006 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $16,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $4,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUS | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 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 |
LSUS | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $263 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 42% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Black Hills State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 3,425 students)
LSUS vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Black Hills State University?
- Black Hills State University is 36.1% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($7,700.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.9% higher at Black Hills State University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,800.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Black Hills State University ($7,587 vs. $16,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 35.8% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($7,528 vs. $10,226)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport as Black Hills State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 99.1% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($9,929 vs. $4,986)
LSUS vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS 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 LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 41 points higher than at Black Hills State University (988)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS 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 LSUS.
- The graduation rate at LSUS is the same as at Black Hills State University (28% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $700 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,800)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $5,978 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,478)
- LSUS graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/