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Overview |
Bemidji State University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bemidji State University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $231 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 4,023 students)
Bemidji State University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 171.3% more expensive to attend than Bemidji State University for in-state tuition ($24,400.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.3% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than Bemidji State University ($24,400.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($15,561 vs. $17,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 6.6% lower than costs at Concordia University Saint Paul ($9,572 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Bemidji State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 123.4% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($16,487 vs. $7,381)
Bemidji State University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Bemidji State University .
- Accepted freshman Bemidji State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Bemidji State University has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Bemidji State University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul is higher than Bemidji State University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $14,400 more per year than Bemidji State University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $43,000)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $1,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($21,304 vs. $22,405)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($220 vs. $231)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/