Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, there are 3 public and 2 private schools in selected colleges. By school level, all 5 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji, MN | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | Rochester, MN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Metropolitan State University | Saint Paul, MN | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall, MN | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Bethlehem College & Seminary | Minneapolis, MN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $8,691 for State residents and $8,075 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 78.91% and graduation rate is 55.25%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji State University | $9,806 / $10,130 | 78.00% | 48% | 16:1 | 4,279 |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | $3,197 | 63.64% | - | 3:1 | 1,250 |
| Metropolitan State University | $9,394 / $9,684 | 82.03% | 38% | 13:1 | 6,914 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $9,482 / $10,122 | 91.98% | 48% | 16:1 | 6,986 |
| Bethlehem College & Seminary | $7,244 | - | 87% | 11:1 | 205 |
| Average | $8,691 / $8,075 | 78.91% | 55.25% | 11.80:1 | 3,927 |