Black Hills State University (BHSU) vs Wayne State College

Black Hills State University and Wayne State College, both public institutions in the Midwest, offer distinct educational experiences. Black Hills State, located in Spearfish, South Dakota, boasts a smaller student body and a higher acceptance rate compared to Wayne State in Wayne, Nebraska. While Wayne State offers a wider range of undergraduate programs, Black Hills State excels in certain fields like education and nursing. Both universities have a diverse student body, with international students adding to the vibrant campus culture. However, Black Hills State has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating its commitment to student success. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table highlighting key differences between these two institutions. Explore the table to find the university that best aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Black Hills State University	Wayne State College
Overview
Location	Spearfish, South Dakota	Wayne, Nebraska
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	61.0%	72.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	97.3%	Open Admission
Application fees	Undergraduate: $20 Graduate: $35
SAT range	970 - 1150	N/A
ACT range	18 - 23	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	6.0%
Students submitting ACT score	79.0%
Total number of applicants	1,382
Total number of admissions given out	1,344
Admitted students who chose to enroll	452
Yield rate	33.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	Not required
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Not required	N/A
High school transcript	Required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $22,100 Out of state: $25,200	$20,822
Average net price	$15,895	$14,428
Tuition	In state: $7,700 Out of state: $10,800	$5,700
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,680 Meal plan: $3,622	Room/dormitory: $4,130 Meal plan: $4,370
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	89.0% Average amount $4,736	94.0% Average amount $6,265
Students receiving federal student loan	58.0% Average amount $4,966	53.0% Average amount $4,910
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $9,709	4.0% Average amount $9,336

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,346 Men 36.8% Women 63.2%	3,766 Men 41.0% Women 59.0%
Graduate students	193 Men 34.2% Women 65.8%	814 Men 35.0% Women 65.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	15.0%
International students	1.5%	2.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	811	1,556
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Nebraska Iowa South Dakota Minnesota Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Psychology	Education Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Communication and Journalism Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	20:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.5%	50.0%
Dropout rate	55.3%	14.1%
Transferred out	N/A	34.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,943 Year 2: $40,768 Year 3: $42,268 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,857 Year 2: $40,768 Year 3: $40,091 Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,787 Year 2: $41,725 Year 3: $40,061 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $36,708 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $39,098 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,641 Year 2: $36,914 Year 3: $38,083 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,611 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $35,921 Community Organization and Advocacy (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,934 Year 2: $33,138 Year 3: $32,359 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,162 Year 2: $27,295 Year 3: $25,186 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,294 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,515 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,390 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $55,282 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,874 Year 2: $48,522 Year 3: $50,394 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,092 Year 2: $44,091 Year 3: $48,568 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,750 Year 2: $37,503 Year 3: $42,014 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,503 Year 2: $38,108 Year 3: $39,915 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,290 Year 2: $32,658 Year 3: $38,614 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,683 Year 2: $34,187 Year 3: $38,170 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,547 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $34,925 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,829 Year 2: $32,284 Year 3: $31,951 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,657 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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