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Bemidji State University vs Minnesota State University Moorhead

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Bemidji State University Minnesota State University Moorhead
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 56% 59%
ACT range (mid 50%) 18-24 18-25
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $15,261 $17,997
Sticker cost of attendance $22,744 $25,197
Graduation rate 48% 57%
Retention rate 73% 75%
Undergraduates 3,139 3,072
Student-faculty ratio 18:1 17:1
Setting Bemidji, MN Moorhead, MN
Type Public Public

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Bemidji State University or Minnesota State University Moorhead harder to get into?

Bemidji State University is more selective, with a 56% acceptance rate versus 59% at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Bemidji State University or Minnesota State University Moorhead?

Bemidji State University has the lower average net price ($15,261 versus $17,997). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.