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Overview |
Pitt State | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 3,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1006 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $16,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $4,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $263 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | 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
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 3,425 students)
Pitt State vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Black Hills State University?
- Black Hills State University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($7,700.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at Pitt State than Black Hills State University ($17,696.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Black Hills State University ($16,725 vs. $16,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 25.2% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($7,528 vs. $9,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Black Hills State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Black Hills State University students is 62.4% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($4,986 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State 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 Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State 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 Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Black Hills State University (49% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,800)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $5,478 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,478)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($206 vs. $263)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/