Adams State vs. BHSU

The following statements compare Adams State University and Black Hills State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Adams State's tuition ($21,848) is more expensive than BHSU ($12,100).
  • BHSU's acceptance rate (96.64%) is lower than Adams State (99.18%).
  • BHSU has higher yield (31.52%) than Adams State (19.34%).
  • Adams State's SAT score (1,040) is higher than BHSU (1,030).
  • Adams State's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than BHSU (18 to 1).
  • BHSU (3,425 students) is larger than Adams State (2,854 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Adams State ($10,146) has higher amount of financial aid than BHSU ($4,601).
  • BHSU's graduation rate (44%) is higher than Adams State (28%).
Adams State University

Adams State University

Public, 4 years • Alamosa, CO #9 in Colorado more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,776 In-State
$21,848 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,146
Test Scores
1,040 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
99.18% Acceptance Rate
19.34% Yield
Enrollment
1,588 Undergraduate
1,266 Graduate
901 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
37% Transfer-out Rate
57% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
95 Faculties (full-time)
321 Staffs (full-time)
$58,186 Faculty Salary
$45,259 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,020 annual charge
-1,034 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,200 annual charge
Black Hills State University

Black Hills State University

Public, 4 years • Spearfish, SD #4 in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$9,000 In-State
$12,100 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,601
Test Scores
1,030 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
96.64% Acceptance Rate
31.52% Yield
Enrollment
3,261 Undergraduate
164 Graduate
1,332 Online Students
Graduation Rate
44% Graduation Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
119 Faculties (full-time)
326 Staffs (full-time)
$65,584 Faculty Salary
$53,780 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$3,680 annual charge
-826 capacity
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