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CSN UNLV MSU Moorhead Metropolitan State University Minnesota State University-Mankato University of Minnesota-Duluth UW-Eau Claire Northern Michigan University GCU St. Cloud State University| Bemidji State University | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bemidji State University | NSC | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,926 | 7,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $5,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $19,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,041 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,349 | $16,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,052 | $7,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 89% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,860 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 2,021 | 1,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Bemidji State University | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $236 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (7,283 students vs. 3,926 students)
Bemidji State University vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or NSC?
- Bemidji State University is 58% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $5,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.9% higher at NSC than Bemidji State University ($19,774.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nevada State College than Bemidji State University ($16,255 vs. $16,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 9.3% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($10,041 vs. $10,979)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than Bemidji State University (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nevada State College students is 8.4% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($7,642 vs. $7,052)
Bemidji State University vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Bemidji State University .
- Accepted freshman Bemidji State University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at NSC (2.75)
- NSC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Bemidji State University (70.7%)
Bemidji State University vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or NSC? 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 NSC and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Bemidji State University is higher than Nevada State College (42% vs. 22%)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $1,616 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($21,304 vs. $22,920)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($220 vs. $236)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/