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Overview |
Bemidji State University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bemidji State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $299 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 4,023 students)
Bemidji State University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or PVAMU?
- Bemidji State University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.2% higher at PVAMU than Bemidji State University ($22,590.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than Bemidji State University ($12,875 vs. $15,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 0.3% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($9,572 vs. $9,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Bemidji State University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 90.6% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($14,071 vs. $7,381)
Bemidji State University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Bemidji State University .
- The average SAT score at Bemidji State University (1010) is 153 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
- Bemidji State University has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
Bemidji State University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Bemidji State University is higher than Prairie View A & M University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $39,000)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $7,651 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($21,304 vs. $28,955)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($220 vs. $299)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/