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Overview |
BGSU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 2,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $39,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $39,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $13,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $27,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $28,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
BGSU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 2,167 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 1,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 73.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
BGSU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 41% |
Students |
BGSU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | Saint Francis 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 2,857 students)
BGSU vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 253.3% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.7% higher at Saint Francis University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($39,820.00 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 Saint Francis University ($20,485 vs. $27,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 6.9% lower than costs at Saint Francis University ($12,584 vs. $13,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 219.8% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($28,453 vs. $8,898)
BGSU vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or Saint Francis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Francis University or BGSU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Francis University (1060) is 48 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Saint Francis University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Francis University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at BGSU (3.6)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Saint Francis University (73.1%)
BGSU vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis University and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Francis University is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $10,400 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $43,600)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- BGSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/