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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Albertus Magnus College| Southern Connecticut State University | Bemidji State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Bemidji State University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Bemidji, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | bemidjistate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Bemidji State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $8,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $8,994 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $9,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $15,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $7,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 83% |
Admission |
SCSU | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 2,723 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 2,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| 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 |
SCSU | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Bemidji State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,304 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $220 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Bemidji State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,023 students)
SCSU vs. Bemidji State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Bemidji State University?
- Bemidji State University is 39% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.2% higher at SCSU than Bemidji State University ($19,358.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than SCSU ($15,561 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 47.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($9,572 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bemidji State University than Southern Connecticut State University (83% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bemidji State University students is 1% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($7,381 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Bemidji State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Bemidji State University (1010) is 92 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Bemidji State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Bemidji State University (77.5%)
SCSU vs. Bemidji State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Bemidji State University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Bemidji State University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $43,000)
- Bemidji State University students graduate with a $1,946 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($21,304 vs. $23,250)
- Bemidji State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($220 vs. $240)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/