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Overview |
BGSU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #799 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $11,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $20,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $26,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
BGSU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 1,801 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 71.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1030/1162 | ||
| 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 |
BGSU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
BGSU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
BGSU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 1,086 students)
BGSU vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or Heidelberg University?
- Heidelberg University is 191.9% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.8% higher at Heidelberg University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($32,900.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heidelberg University than BGSU ($20,053 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heidelberg University are 11.7% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($11,270 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heidelberg University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 198.5% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($26,562 vs. $8,898)
BGSU vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or BGSU .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 21 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming BGSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Heidelberg University (3.33)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Heidelberg University (71.3%)
BGSU vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Heidelberg University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $2,900 more per year than Heidelberg University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,700)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- BGSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg 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/