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Overview |
Bemidji State University | RU | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 4,023 students)
Bemidji State University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or RU?
- Bemidji State University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.1% higher at RU than Bemidji State University ($20,246.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than RU ($15,561 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 10.4% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,572 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Bemidji State University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 31.9% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($9,733 vs. $7,381)
Bemidji State University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Bemidji State University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Bemidji State University (77.5%)
Bemidji State University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or RU? 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 RU and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Bemidji State University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Bemidji State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,000)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $1,696 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($21,304 vs. $23,000)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($220 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bemidji State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/