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Overview |
Anderson University | BGSU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Anderson University | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 990/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Anderson University | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Anderson University | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or BGSU?
- Anderson University is 193.4% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at Anderson University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($33,070.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Anderson University ($20,485 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 10.2% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($11,420 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 199.3% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($26,629 vs. $8,898)
Anderson University vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 38 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $3,200 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,400)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- BGSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/