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Overview |
Bemidji State University | NSU | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 91% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1150 | |||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $252 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | NSU | ||
| 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
- Bemidji State University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 3,344 students)
Bemidji State University vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or NSU?
- Bemidji State University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at NSU than Bemidji State University ($10,718.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than NSU ($15,561 vs. $17,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 4.6% lower than costs at Bemidji State University ($9,150 vs. $9,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern State University than Bemidji State University (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bemidji State University students is 29.2% larger than aid received Northern State University ($7,381 vs. $5,715)
Bemidji State University vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Bemidji State University .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 14 points higher than at Bemidji State University (1010)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Bemidji State University (77.5%)
Bemidji State University vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or NSU? 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 NSU and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Bemidji State University is the same as at Northern State University (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $37,400)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $3,095 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($21,304 vs. $24,399)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($220 vs. $252)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/