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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer MSU Moorhead| Bemidji State University | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bemidji State University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bemidji State University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | Plymouth | ||
| 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
- Bemidji State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 3,872 students)
Bemidji State University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 32% more expensive to attend than Bemidji State University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.4% higher at Plymouth than Bemidji State University ($22,250.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than Plymouth ($15,561 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 23.4% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($9,572 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Bemidji State University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($9,286 vs. $7,381)
Bemidji State University vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Bemidji State University .
- Accepted freshman Bemidji State University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Bemidji State University (77.5%)
Bemidji State University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Bemidji State University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $800 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,200)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $5,696 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($21,304 vs. $27,000)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($220 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bemidji State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/