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Overview |
Bemidji State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bemidji State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $230 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 4,023 students)
Bemidji State University vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or MSU Moorhead?
- Bemidji State University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.5% higher at MSU Moorhead than Bemidji State University ($17,674.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than MSU Moorhead ($15,561 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 5.6% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,572 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Bemidji State University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bemidji State University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($7,381 vs. $6,905)
Bemidji State University vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Bemidji State University .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 39 points higher than at Bemidji State University (1010)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bemidji State University (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
- Bemidji State University has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Bemidji State University vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or MSU Moorhead? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MSU Moorhead and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Bemidji State University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $600 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,400)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $972 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($21,304 vs. $22,276)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($220 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bemidji State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/