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Overview |
BGSU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,027 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,611 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,600 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,987 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,795 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
BGSU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,629 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 15,016 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BGSU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
BGSU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
BGSU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than BGSU based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 17,027 students)
BGSU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 18.4% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $11,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Ohio University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($24,114.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than BGSU ($20,550 vs. $20,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 15.4% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,784 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Ohio University Main Campus (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students is 2.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($8,795 vs. $8,616)
BGSU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or BGSU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 96 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than BGSU (80.6%)
BGSU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or Ohio 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 Ohio University and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $900 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,600)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More BGSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/