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Overview |
Bemidji State University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,926 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,041 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,349 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,052 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 65% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,860 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 2,021 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bemidji State University | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (4,008 students vs. 3,926 students)
Bemidji State University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or Parkside?
- Bemidji State University is 36.6% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at Parkside than Bemidji State University ($15,224.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Bemidji State University ($8,778 vs. $16,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 21.2% lower than costs at Bemidji State University ($8,286 vs. $10,041)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bemidji State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (84% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bemidji State University students is 8.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($7,052 vs. $6,523)
Bemidji State University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Bemidji State University .
- The average SAT score at Bemidji State University (1010) is 40 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Bemidji State University (70.7%)
Bemidji State University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Bemidji State University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,000)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $1,661 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($21,304 vs. $22,965)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($220 vs. $237)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside 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/