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Overview |
Bemidji State University | JC | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bemidji State University | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | JC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | JC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bemidji State University is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 1,242 students)
Bemidji State University vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or JC?
- Jamestown College is 160.2% more expensive to attend than Bemidji State University for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.2% higher at JC than Bemidji State University ($23,400.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than JC ($15,561 vs. $19,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 11.8% lower than costs at Bemidji State University ($8,560 vs. $9,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than Bemidji State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jamestown College students is 130.6% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($17,022 vs. $7,381)
Bemidji State University vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Bemidji State University .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 34 points higher than at Bemidji State University (1010)
- Incoming JC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bemidji State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Bemidji State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Bemidji State University (77.5%)
Bemidji State University vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or JC? 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 JC and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at JC is higher than Bemidji State University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Bemidji State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,000)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $4,696 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($21,304 vs. $26,000)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($220 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bemidji State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/