Northern State University vs Black Hills State University
Northern State University is harder to get into (93% vs 96% admitted), and students with aid paid less there on average (in-state): $15,279 vs $19,252 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | Northern State University | Black Hills State University |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 93% | 96% |
| SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 980–1160 | 965–1135 |
| ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 18–24 | 18–24 |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | Northern State University | Black Hills State University |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $22,410 | $25,744 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $15,279 | $19,252 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | $17,512 | $22,444 |
| Measure | Northern State University | Black Hills State University |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,929 | $16,385 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $11,740 | $15,530 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $13,310 | $17,710 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $16,293 | $21,151 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,316 | $23,029 |
| Measure | Northern State University | Black Hills State University |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 1,273 | 1,928 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 52% | 39% |
| Come back for year two | 77% | 72% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $51,006 | $49,283 |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 | $19,822 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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