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Overview |
Bemidji State University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 69% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Bemidji State University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | Penn College | ||
| 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 4,023 students)
Bemidji State University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 71.8% more expensive to attend than Bemidji State University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.8% higher at Penn College than Bemidji State University ($23,190.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than Penn College ($15,561 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 26.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,572 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bemidji State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (83% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bemidji State University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,381 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Bemidji State University .
- Accepted freshman Bemidji State University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Bemidji State University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or Penn 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 Penn College and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Bemidji State University is the same as at Pennsylvania College of Technology (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $1,400 more per year than Bemidji State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,000)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $196 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($21,304 vs. $21,500)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($220 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bemidji State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/