- Both Bemidji State University (Bemidji State) and Saint Cloud State University (Saint Cloud State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- Bemidji State has more expensive tuition of $10,164 than Saint Cloud State ($10,117).
- Bemidji State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.20% than Saint Cloud State (85.78%).
- Saint Cloud State is larger with 10,420 students than Bemidji State (4,023 students).
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| #24 in Minnesota | Rankings | #23 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bemidji, MN | Location | Saint Cloud, MN |
Bemidji State| Known as | Saint Cloud State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,130 Minnesota residents $10,164 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,117 |
| $9,711 Minnesota residents $10,048 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,484 Minnesota residents $15,314 out-of-state |
| $7,010 | Financial Aid | $5,564 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 | Application Fee | $40 |
| 66.20% | Acceptance Rate | 85.78% |
| 28.61% | Yield | 27.54% |
| Test Scores | 1,135 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,023 | Total Students | 10,420 |
| 3,677 | Undergraduate | 8,569 |
| 346 | Graduate | 1,851 |
| 1,443 | Online Enrollment | 1,587 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 44% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 36% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $44,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 930) $5,910 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,599) $6,220 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 162 Full-time 66 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 381 Full-time 191 Part-time |
| 417 Full-time 143 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 921 Full-time 319 Part-time |
| $80,186 for Faculties $67,662 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,429 for Faculties $69,401 Part-time |