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Overview |
Bemidji State University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,926 | 14,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #804 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,041 | $11,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,349 | $17,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,052 | $5,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 65% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,860 | 8,974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,021 | 8,196 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Bemidji State University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $233 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 3,926 students)
Bemidji State University vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Bemidji State University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.1% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Bemidji State University ($17,726.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($16,349 vs. $17,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 11.8% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,041 vs. $11,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bemidji State University than Minnesota State University Mankato (84% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bemidji State University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($7,052 vs. $5,798)
Bemidji State University vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or Minnesota State University-Mankato? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota State University-Mankato or Bemidji State University .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 20 points higher than at Bemidji State University (1010)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Bemidji State University (70.7%)
Bemidji State University vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or Minnesota State University-Mankato? 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Bemidji State University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $3,300 more per year than Bemidji State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,000)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $1,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($21,304 vs. $22,575)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($220 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bemidji State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/