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Overview |
UAPB | Bemidji State University | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Bemidji, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #801 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | bemidjistate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Bemidji State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $8,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $8,994 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $9,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $15,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $7,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
UAPB | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 2,723 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 2,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UAPB | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Bemidji State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $21,304 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $220 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAPB | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Bemidji State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bemidji State University is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Bemidji State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Bemidji State University?
- Bemidji State University is 59.5% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at UAPB than Bemidji State University ($12,810.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Bemidji State University ($9,959 vs. $15,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 8% lower than costs at Bemidji State University ($8,866 vs. $9,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Bemidji State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 82.5% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($13,469 vs. $7,381)
UAPB vs. Bemidji State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Bemidji State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bemidji State University or UAPB .
- The average SAT score at Bemidji State University (1010) is 139 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Bemidji State University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Bemidji State University has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. Bemidji State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or Bemidji State 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 Bemidji State University and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Bemidji State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $12,800 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $30,200)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $5,444 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($21,304 vs. $26,748)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($220 vs. $276)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/