| BHSU vs. SD Mines |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#6 in Federal Region VIII Universities #4 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,000 South Dakota Residents $12,100 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,400 South Dakota Residents $14,800 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,916 South Dakota Residents $15,849 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,500 South Dakota Residents $14,600 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,601 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,336 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,030 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier96.64% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter82.69% |
| Lower31.52% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable42.97% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger3,425 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,492 |
| Larger3,261 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,163 |
| Smaller164 | Graduate Student Population | Larger329 |
| Larger1,332 | Online Student Population | Smaller107 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower44% | Graduate Rate | Higher55% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 826) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,091) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,848) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,880) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 215 | Number of faculties | 176 |
| Lower$68,454 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,843 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.