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Overview |
Ashland College | BGSU | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Ashland College | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 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 |
Ashland College | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Ashland College | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or BGSU?
- Ashland University is 104% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Ashland College than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($23,000.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than BGSU ($20,342 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 10% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($11,440 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 105.6% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($18,290 vs. $8,898)
Ashland College vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 33 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College 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 Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $3,200 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,400)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- BGSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/