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Overview |
BGSU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Hamilton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 2,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $17,525 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $10,580 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $4,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 72% |
Admission |
BGSU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BGSU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $255 |
Diversity |
BGSU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
BGSU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Miami University-Hamilton based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 2,268 students)
BGSU vs. Miami University-Hamilton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or Miami University-Hamilton?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 76.1% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($11,272.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at BGSU than Miami University Hamilton ($19,845.00 vs. $17,525.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Hamilton than BGSU ($10,580 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 25.7% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($12,584 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Miami University Hamilton (95% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students is 79.6% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($8,898 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or Miami University-Hamilton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami University-Hamilton or BGSU .
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Miami University-Hamilton (3.23)
BGSU vs. Miami University-Hamilton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or Miami University-Hamilton? 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 Miami University-Hamilton and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Miami University Hamilton (58% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $10,700 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,600)
- Miami University Hamilton students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,000)
- Miami University-Hamilton graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More Miami University-Hamilton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/