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Overview |
UMES | Bemidji State University | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Bemidji, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #801 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | bemidjistate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Bemidji State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $8,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $8,994 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $9,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $15,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $7,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
UMES | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 2,723 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 2,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMES | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Bemidji State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,304 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $220 |
Diversity |
UMES | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UMES | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UMES | 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 UMES based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 2,518 students)
UMES vs. Bemidji State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Bemidji State University?
- Bemidji State University is 59.6% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at UMES than Bemidji State University ($16,467.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Bemidji State University ($12,020 vs. $15,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 11.1% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($9,572 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Bemidji State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 72.1% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($12,705 vs. $7,381)
UMES vs. Bemidji State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES 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 UMES .
- The average SAT score at Bemidji State University (1010) is 176 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman Bemidji State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at UMES (3.07)
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Bemidji State University (77.5%)
UMES vs. Bemidji State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES 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 UMES.
- The graduation rate at Bemidji State University is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $40,400)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $5,696 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($21,304 vs. $27,000)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($220 vs. $279)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/