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Overview |
AAMU | Bemidji State University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Bemidji, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #801 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | bemidjistate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Bemidji State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $8,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $8,994 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $15,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $7,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 83% |
Admission |
AAMU | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 2,723 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 2,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| 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 |
AAMU | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Bemidji State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $21,304 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $220 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 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 | 3% | 2% |
Students |
AAMU | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Bemidji State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 4,023 students)
AAMU vs. Bemidji State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Bemidji State University?
- Bemidji State University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.5% higher at AAMU than Bemidji State University ($17,220.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Bemidji State University ($14,600 vs. $15,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 0.5% lower than costs at Bemidji State University ($9,520 vs. $9,572)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University as Bemidji State University (83% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 36.4% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($10,066 vs. $7,381)
AAMU vs. Bemidji State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Bemidji State University (1010) is 160 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Bemidji State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Bemidji State University has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. Bemidji State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Bemidji State University is higher than Alabama A & M University (42% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $34,300)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $13,696 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($21,304 vs. $35,000)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($220 vs. $361)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/