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Overview |
Winthrop University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 3,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #1006 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $16,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $4,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 88% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | 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
- Winthrop University is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 3,425 students)
Winthrop University vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or Black Hills State University?
- Winthrop University is 98.8% more expensive to attend than Black Hills State University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $7,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.4% higher at Winthrop University than Black Hills State University ($29,636.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Black Hills State University than Winthrop University ($16,782 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 39.3% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($7,528 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 159.9% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($12,961 vs. $4,986)
Winthrop University vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop 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 Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 56 points higher than at Black Hills State University (988)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop 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 Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Black Hills State University (58% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $700 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,800)
- Black Hills State University students graduate with a $1,522 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($25,478 vs. $27,000)
- Black Hills State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/