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Overview |
Southern Oregon University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Ashland, OR | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,204 | 3,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | #1006 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sou.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Oregon University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,405 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,765 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,819 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,976 | $16,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,011 | $4,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Oregon University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 1,870 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 970/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Oregon University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Oregon University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,491 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $263 |
Diversity |
Southern Oregon University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Oregon University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Southern Oregon University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 3,425 students)
Southern Oregon University vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Oregon University or Black Hills State University?
- Southern Oregon University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Black Hills State University for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $7,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.1% higher at Southern Oregon University than Black Hills State University ($27,765.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Black Hills State University than Southern Oregon University ($16,782 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 110.1% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($7,528 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University than Southern Oregon University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Oregon University students is 40.6% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($7,011 vs. $4,986)
Southern Oregon University vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Oregon University 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 Southern Oregon University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 41 points higher than at Black Hills State University (988)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Oregon University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
Southern Oregon University vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Oregon University 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 Southern Oregon University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Oregon University is higher than Black Hills State University (33% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southern Oregon University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,800)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $1,987 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($23,491 vs. $25,478)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University 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/