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Overview |
BGSU | Capital University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
BGSU | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BGSU | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
BGSU | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
BGSU | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | Capital University | ||
| 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 Capital University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 2,617 students)
BGSU vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or Capital University?
- Capital University is 254% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.1% higher at Capital University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($39,900.00 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 Capital University ($20,485 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 2.2% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($12,308 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 219.9% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($28,469 vs. $8,898)
BGSU vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or BGSU .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 121 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at BGSU (3.6)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Capital University (72.2%)
BGSU vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or Capital University? 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 Capital University and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $3,700 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,600)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- BGSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Capital 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/