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Overview |
Bemidji State University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,926 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $53,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $53,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,041 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,349 | $28,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,052 | $37,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,860 | 4,450 | ||
| Admitted | 2,021 | 2,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 61.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bemidji State University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| 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
- Bemidji State University is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (3,926 students vs. 1,952 students)
Bemidji State University vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 495.6% more expensive to attend than Bemidji State University for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 495.6% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Bemidji State University ($53,570.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($16,349 vs. $28,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 12.4% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,041 vs. $11,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Bemidji State University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 427.4% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($37,193 vs. $7,052)
Bemidji State University vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Bemidji State University .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
- Bemidji State University has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (61.8%)
Bemidji State University vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or Gustavus Adolphus College? 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Bemidji State University (82% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Bemidji State University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $43,000)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $5,696 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($21,304 vs. $27,000)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($220 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bemidji State University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/