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Overview |
UAFS | Bemidji State University | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Bemidji, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | bemidjistate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Bemidji State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $8,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $8,994 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $9,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $15,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $7,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
UAFS | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,723 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UAFS | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Bemidji State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $21,304 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $220 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAFS | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Bemidji State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 4,023 students)
UAFS vs. Bemidji State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Bemidji State University?
- Bemidji State University is 119.2% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at UAFS than Bemidji State University ($11,376.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Bemidji State University ($10,705 vs. $15,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 0.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($9,572 vs. $9,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Bemidji State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is 12.2% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($8,283 vs. $7,381)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS 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 UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
UAFS vs. Bemidji State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS 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 UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Bemidji State University is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $7,172 lower median federal student loan debt than Bemidji State University graduates. ($14,132 vs. $21,304)
- UAFS graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Bemidji State University graduates. ($146 vs. $220)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/