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Overview |
Bemidji State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 72% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Bemidji State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $156 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 4,023 students)
Bemidji State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or CSU Channel Islands?
- Bemidji State University is 56.6% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.9% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Bemidji State University ($17,622.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Bemidji State University ($13,540 vs. $15,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 70.3% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($9,572 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bemidji State University than California State University Channel Islands (83% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 27.5% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($9,412 vs. $7,381)
Bemidji State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Bemidji State University .
- Accepted freshman Bemidji State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Bemidji State University (77.5%)
Bemidji State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Bemidji State University (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $3,100 more per year than Bemidji State University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,000)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $6,121 lower median federal student loan debt than Bemidji State University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $21,304)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Bemidji State University graduates. ($156 vs. $220)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bemidji State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/