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Overview |
Bemidji State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 68% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | |||
| 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 |
Bemidji State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $277 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 2,577 students)
Bemidji State University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 71.1% more expensive to attend than Bemidji State University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.5% higher at Penn State Altoona than Bemidji State University ($25,854.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than Penn State Altoona ($15,561 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 35.6% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($9,572 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bemidji State University than Penn State Altoona (83% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 29.7% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($9,574 vs. $7,381)
Bemidji State University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Bemidji State University .
- The average SAT score at Bemidji State University (1010) is 17 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Bemidji State University (77.5%)
Bemidji State University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Bemidji State University (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $12,300 more per year than Bemidji State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,000)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $5,514 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($21,304 vs. $26,818)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($220 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bemidji State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/