University of Jamestown vs Black Hills State University (BHSU)

University of Jamestown and Black Hills State University, both located in the picturesque Northern Plains, offer distinct educational experiences. Jamestown, a private institution, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. Black Hills, a public university, offers a wider range of academic programs, including graduate degrees, and attracts a more diverse student population. While both universities provide quality education, their unique characteristics may appeal to different individuals. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Black Hills State University	University of Jamestown
Overview
Location	Spearfish, South Dakota	Jamestown, North Dakota
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
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		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	97.3%	75.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $20 Graduate: $35
SAT range	970 - 1150	900 - 1140
ACT range	18 - 23	17 - 24
Students submitting SAT score	6.0%	17.0%
Students submitting ACT score	79.0%	83.0%
Total number of applicants	1,382	1,264
Total number of admissions given out	1,344	958
Admitted students who chose to enroll	452	325
Yield rate	33.6%	33.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $22,100 Out of state: $25,200	$36,314
Average net price	$15,895	$20,095
Tuition	In state: $7,700 Out of state: $10,800	$22,718
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,680 Meal plan: $3,622	Room/dormitory: $4,000 Meal plan: $4,316
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	89.0% Average amount $4,736	100.0% Average amount $16,315
Students receiving federal student loan	58.0% Average amount $4,966	74.0% Average amount $5,346
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $9,709	25.0% Average amount $9,885

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,346 Men 36.8% Women 63.2%	1,018 Men 57.2% Women 42.8%
Graduate students	193 Men 34.2% Women 65.8%	258 Men 35.7% Women 64.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.5%	6.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	811	899
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Psychology	Business Health Professions Education Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.5%	55.6%
Dropout rate	55.3%	17.4%
Transferred out	N/A	26.5%
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	Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $63,346 Year 2: $63,749 Year 3: $70,383 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,961 Year 2: $61,859 Year 3: $62,972 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,658 Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $50,714 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,022 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,756 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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