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Overview |
Indiana State | Bemidji State University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Bemidji, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,304 | 3,926 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | bemidjistate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Bemidji State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,712 | $8,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,454 | $8,994 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,483 | $10,041 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,321 | $16,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,442 | $7,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 84% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,601 | 2,860 | ||
| Admitted | 12,445 | 2,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Bemidji State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $21,304 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $220 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Bemidji State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (8,304 students vs. 3,926 students)
Indiana State vs. Bemidji State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Bemidji State University?
- Indiana State University is 8% more expensive to attend than Bemidji State University for in-state tuition ($9,712.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.5% higher at Indiana State than Bemidji State University ($21,454.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Bemidji State University ($13,321 vs. $16,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 14.4% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,041 vs. $11,483)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Bemidji State University (88% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 62.3% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($11,442 vs. $7,052)
Indiana State vs. Bemidji State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Bemidji State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bemidji State University or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Bemidji State University (1010) is 100 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Bemidji State University (70.7%)
Indiana State vs. Bemidji State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Bemidji State University? 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 Bemidji State University and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is the same as at Bemidji State University (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $40,400)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $2,416 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($21,304 vs. $23,720)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($220 vs. $245)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/