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Overview |
Bemidji State University | North Central University | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | northcentral.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | North Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $27,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $27,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $23,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $17,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | North Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | 544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | 494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1148 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bemidji State University | North Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | North Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | North Central University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | North Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | North Central University | ||
| 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 North Central University based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 992 students)
Bemidji State University vs. North Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or North Central University?
- North Central University is 201.8% more expensive to attend than Bemidji State University for in-state tuition ($27,140.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.8% higher at North Central University than Bemidji State University ($27,140.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than North Central University ($15,561 vs. $23,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 7.1% lower than costs at Bemidji State University ($8,940 vs. $9,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central University than Bemidji State University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central University students is 136.8% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($17,481 vs. $7,381)
Bemidji State University vs. North Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or North Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central University or Bemidji State University .
- The average SAT score at North Central University (1024) is 14 points higher than at Bemidji State University (1010)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at North Central University (22)
- Accepted freshman North Central University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
- North Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Bemidji State University (77.5%)
Bemidji State University vs. North Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or North Central 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 North Central University and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Bemidji State University is higher than North Central University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $33,300)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $3,696 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central University graduates. ($21,304 vs. $25,000)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than North Central University graduates. ($220 vs. $258)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bemidji State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/