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Overview |
BGSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
BGSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 930/1170 | ||
| 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 | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $229 |
Diversity |
BGSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
BGSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 35% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | Shepherd 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 Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 3,235 students)
BGSU vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or Shepherd University?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 79.3% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($11,272.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at BGSU than Shepherd University ($19,845.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than BGSU ($9,827 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 14.5% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,987 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Shepherd University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students is 21.4% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($8,898 vs. $7,328)
BGSU vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or BGSU .
- The average SAT score at Bowling Green State University Main Campus (1012) is 17 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming BGSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.6) as students at Shepherd University (3.6)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than BGSU (78.7%)
BGSU vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Shepherd University (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $2,100 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $3,777 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($22,223 vs. $26,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More BGSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/