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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR MSU Moorhead University of Minnesota-Duluth Metropolitan State University Minnesota State University-Mankato UNO| Arkansas Tech University | Bemidji State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Bemidji State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Bemidji, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #801 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | bemidjistate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Bemidji State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $8,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $8,994 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $15,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 83% |
Admission |
ATU | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 2,723 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 2,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| 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 |
ATU | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Bemidji State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,304 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $220 |
Diversity |
ATU | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Bemidji State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 4,023 students)
ATU vs. Bemidji State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Bemidji State University?
- Bemidji State University is 54.5% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at ATU than Bemidji State University ($11,640.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Bemidji State University ($12,016 vs. $15,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 4.5% lower than costs at Bemidji State University ($9,157 vs. $9,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Bemidji State University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($8,440 vs. $7,381)
ATU vs. Bemidji State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Bemidji State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bemidji State University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Bemidji State University (77.5%)
ATU vs. Bemidji State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Bemidji State University? 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 Bemidji State University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Bemidji State University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $3,554 lower median federal student loan debt than Bemidji State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,304)
- ATU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bemidji State University graduates. ($183 vs. $220)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/