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Overview |
Bemidji State University | TSU | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bemidji State University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $303 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | TSU | ||
| 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
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 4,023 students)
Bemidji State University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or TSU?
- Bemidji State University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.8% higher at TSU than Bemidji State University ($19,677.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Bemidji State University ($11,826 vs. $15,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 1% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($9,572 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Bemidji State University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 63.7% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($12,085 vs. $7,381)
Bemidji State University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Bemidji State University .
- The average SAT score at Bemidji State University (1010) is 193 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Bemidji State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Bemidji State University (77.5%)
Bemidji State University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or TSU? 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 TSU and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Bemidji State University is higher than Texas Southern University (42% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $36,200)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $8,054 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($21,304 vs. $29,358)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($220 vs. $303)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/