Black Hills State University's Value

Is Black Hills State University a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Check out Black Hills State University's educational value before you overpay!

Within South Dakota, Black Hills State University is Considered a Poor Quality College at an Expensive Price.

Black Hills State University's overall average net price combined with a poor quality education, results in a lower value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in South Dakota. This lands Black Hills State University in the #7 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in South Dakota.

Nationally, Low Quality School, but Priced Fairly

Black Hills State University's educational quality places it in the bottom tier of our nationwide Best Colleges ranking. The school's net price reflects the overall quality, earning it an average ranking of #778 on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying less to attend Black Hills State University than you would to attend comparably rated colleges and universities, you won't be overpaying either, making this a fairly priced option.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Black Hills State University compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best
	Good	$69,129 - Delta State University $72,938 - Alcorn State University
Average	Fair	$78,859 - Arkansas Tech University $95,877 - Black Hills State University
	Low	$99,736 - Angelo State University $105,271 - Northwestern State University of Louisiana $112,748 - Bethany College Kansas
Overpriced	Poor	$117,258 - Park University $121,630 - Jacksonville State University $128,362 - Clark Atlanta University $159,265 - University of Bridgeport

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend $95,877 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at Black Hills State University will cost you about $95,877. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $20,324 per year and an average of 4.7 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$20,324
Average Years to Graduate	4.7
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$95,877

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

What are Residency Discounts?

You can take a look at our tuition and fees page to find out more.

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Black Hills State University. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$105,903	115	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$95,877	273	C-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$84,108	229	C

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$95,287	4	D
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$85,261	3	D-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$73,492	3	D-

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of South Dakota.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

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Black Hills State University's Value

Is Black Hills State University a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Within South Dakota, Black Hills State University is Considered a Poor Quality College at an Expensive Price.

Nationally, Low Quality School, but Priced Fairly

Bottom Line: You'll Spend $95,877 for That Piece of Paper

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

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