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Overview |
BGSU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Ironton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $8,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $5,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 84% |
Admission |
BGSU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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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 | 3.37 | ||
| 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 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 17% | ||
| 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-Southern Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
BGSU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 19% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Ohio University-Southern Campus based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 2,006 students)
BGSU vs. Ohio University-Southern Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or Ohio University-Southern Campus?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 87.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Southern Campus for in-state tuition ($11,272.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at BGSU than Ohio University Southern Campus ($19,845.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Southern Campus than BGSU ($8,181 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Southern Campus are 102.1% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($6,228 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Ohio University Southern Campus (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students is 58.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Southern Campus ($8,898 vs. $5,623)
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or Ohio University-Southern Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Southern Campus or BGSU .
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Ohio University-Southern Campus (3.37)
BGSU vs. Ohio University-Southern Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or Ohio University-Southern Campus? 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-Southern Campus and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Ohio University Southern Campus (58% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Southern Campus earn on average $900 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,600)
- Ohio University Southern Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Ohio University-Southern Campus 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-Southern Campus 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/