Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Black Hills State's yield is 25 pts higher than West Virginia State's
Yield rate - 2
Black Hills State's SAT midpoint is 150 points higher than West Virginia State's
SAT midpoint - 3
West Virginia State admits 96% vs. 96% at Black Hills State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- West Virginia StateOpen
- Black Hills StateOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 11–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- West Virginia StateTest-optional
- Black Hills StateTest-optional
How they read a record
West Virginia State
GPA and the high school record are required.
Black Hills State
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | West Virginia State | Black Hills State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why