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Overview |
BGSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
BGSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BGSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
BGSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
BGSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 3,059 students)
BGSU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 178.6% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at University of Charleston than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($31,400.00 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 University of Charleston ($20,485 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 23.4% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,200 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 152% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($22,422 vs. $8,898)
BGSU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or BGSU .
- The average SAT score at Bowling Green State University Main Campus (1012) is 18 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming BGSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
BGSU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than University of Charleston (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $1,600 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,600)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/