Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
NSU Morgan State Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion Delaware State University Hampton University ECSU WSSU Temple Longwood University| Bemidji State University | Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Bemidji State University | VSU | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | vsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Bemidji State University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $5,540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 92% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bemidji State University | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $305 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 4,023 students)
Bemidji State University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or VSU?
- Bemidji State University is 62.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.9% higher at VSU than Bemidji State University ($16,542.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than VSU ($15,561 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 20.6% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,572 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Bemidji State University (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 55.8% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($11,498 vs. $7,381)
Bemidji State University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Bemidji State University .
- The average SAT score at Bemidji State University (1010) is 153 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Bemidji State University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Bemidji State University (77.5%)
Bemidji State University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or VSU? 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 VSU and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Bemidji State University is higher than Virginia State University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $36,700)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $8,196 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,304 vs. $29,500)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($220 vs. $305)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU 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/