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Overview |
Bemidji State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 78% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Bemidji State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $210 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | UCO-Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 4,023 students)
Bemidji State University vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or UCO-Central?
- Bemidji State University is 28% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.2% higher at UCO-Central than Bemidji State University ($17,913.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than UCO-Central ($15,561 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 10.9% lower than costs at Bemidji State University ($8,628 vs. $9,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bemidji State University than University of Central Oklahoma (83% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bemidji State University students is 14.9% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($7,381 vs. $6,422)
Bemidji State University vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Bemidji State University .
- The average SAT score at Bemidji State University (1010) is the same at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
- Bemidji State University has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
Bemidji State University vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or UCO-Central? 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 UCO-Central and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Bemidji State University is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $1,600 more per year than Bemidji State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,000)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $911 lower median federal student loan debt than Bemidji State University graduates. ($20,393 vs. $21,304)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bemidji State University graduates. ($210 vs. $220)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/