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Overview |
Bemidji State University | MSU | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #726 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 91% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | |||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Bemidji State University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $193 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 2,777 students)
Bemidji State University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or MSU?
- Bemidji State University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Bemidji State University than Minot State University ($8,994.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than Bemidji State University ($12,360 vs. $15,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 33.3% lower than costs at Bemidji State University ($7,180 vs. $9,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University than Bemidji State University (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bemidji State University students is 33.2% larger than aid received Minot State University ($7,381 vs. $5,542)
Bemidji State University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Bemidji State University .
- The average SAT score at Bemidji State University (1010) is 11 points higher than at MSU (999)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Bemidji State University (77.5%)
Bemidji State University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or MSU? 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 and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Bemidji State University is higher than Minot State University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Bemidji State University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,000)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $2,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Bemidji State University graduates. ($18,725 vs. $21,304)
- MSU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Bemidji State University graduates. ($193 vs. $220)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bemidji State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/