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Overview |
Bemidji State University | WSSU | ||
| Location | Bemidji, MN | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bemidjistate.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bemidji State University | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,994 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,994 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,572 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,561 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,381 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 86% |
Admission |
Bemidji State University | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,723 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 2,111 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bemidji State University | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bemidji State University | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,304 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $265 |
Diversity |
Bemidji State University | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bemidji State University | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Bemidji State University | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 4,023 students)
Bemidji State University vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bemidji State University or WSSU?
- Bemidji State University is 164.5% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at WSSU than Bemidji State University ($14,057.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Bemidji State University ($14,097 vs. $15,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 17.2% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($9,572 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than Bemidji State University (86% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($8,350 vs. $7,381)
Bemidji State University vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bemidji State University or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Bemidji State University .
- The average SAT score at Bemidji State University (1010) is 140 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Bemidji State University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Bemidji State University has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than WSSU (73.4%)
Bemidji State University vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bemidji State University or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Bemidji State University.
- The graduation rate at Bemidji State University is higher than Winston Salem State University (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $35,700)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $4,359 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($21,304 vs. $25,663)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($220 vs. $265)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/