- Capella University is a private school while Bemidji State University (Bemidji State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- Capella University has more expensive tuition of $14,436 than Bemidji State ($10,164).
- Capella University is larger with 39,727 students than Bemidji State (4,023 students).
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| #264 in National Universities #29 in Minnesota | Rankings | #24 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Minneapolis, MN | Location | Bemidji, MN |
| Known as | Bemidji State | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,436 | Undergraduate | $10,130 Minnesota residents $10,164 out-of-state |
| $15,066 | Graduate | $9,711 Minnesota residents $10,048 out-of-state |
| $3,309 | Financial Aid | $7,010 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $20 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 66.20% | |
| Yield | 28.61% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 39,727 | Total Students | 4,023 |
| 13,280 | Undergraduate | 3,677 |
| 26,447 | Graduate | 346 |
| 39,727 | Online Enrollment | 1,443 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 32% | |
| 36% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $72,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 930) $5,910 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 35 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 1,155 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 162 Full-time 66 Part-time |
| 708 Full-time 1,190 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 417 Full-time 143 Part-time |
| $64,718 for Faculties $70,383 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,186 for Faculties $67,662 Part-time |