South Dakota State vs BHSU

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Both schools are four-years, public schools.
South Dakota State has more expensive tuition & fees ($12,809) than BHSU ($12,018).
It is harder to admit to BHSU than South Dakota State.
South Dakota State has higher submitted ACT score (22) than BHSU (20).
South Dakota State has more students with 11,327 students while BHSU has 3,425 students.
South Dakota State has more full-time faculties with 497 faculties while BHSU has 119 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - South Dakota State University and Black Hills State University.

South Dakota State	vs.	BHSU
Brookings, South Dakota	Location	Spearfish, South Dakota
Four-years, Public	School Type	four-years, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (smaller programs)
In-State$9,299 Out-Of-State$12,809	2024 Tuition & Fees	In-State$8,916 Out-Of-State$12,018
88%	% Receiving Financial Aid	63%
$4,636	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$4,601

99.00 %	Acceptance Rates	94.00 %
39.00 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	31.97 %
1,150	SAT Score	-
22	ACT Score	20
59 %	Graduation Rate	44 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
79 %	Retention Rate	71 %
11,327	Student Population	3,425
497	Number of Faculties	119
18 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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