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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Bemidji State University | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Bemidji, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | bemidjistate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Bemidji State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $8,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $8,994 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $9,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $15,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $7,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 2,723 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 2,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 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 |
Northern Michigan University | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Bemidji State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $21,304 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $220 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Bemidji State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,023 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Bemidji State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Bemidji State University?
- Northern Michigan University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Bemidji State University for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.3% higher at Northern Michigan University than Bemidji State University ($17,292.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than Northern Michigan University ($15,561 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 24.4% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,572 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Bemidji State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($9,385 vs. $7,381)
Northern Michigan University vs. Bemidji State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 1 points higher than at Bemidji State University (1010)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Bemidji State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
- Bemidji State University has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Bemidji State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Bemidji State University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $38,400)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $988 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($21,304 vs. $22,292)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($220 vs. $230)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/