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SUNY Delhi UB USD SUNY Canton South Dakota State University Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona UConn| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Black Hills State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 3,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #1006 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $16,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $4,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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 |
Alfred State College | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $263 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | 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
- Black Hills State University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (3,425 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Black Hills State University?
- Black Hills State University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($7,700.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Alfred State College than Black Hills State University ($14,150.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Black Hills State University than Alfred State College ($16,782 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 80.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($7,528 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 77.1% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($8,830 vs. $4,986)
Alfred State College vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College 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 Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 28 points higher than at Black Hills State University (988)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Black Hills State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College 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 Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Black Hills State University (68% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $3,300 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,800)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $10,604 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $25,478)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($153 vs. $263)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Black Hills State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/