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Overview |
BGSU | University of Toledo | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 15,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #545 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | utoledo.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | University of Toledo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $9,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $19,345 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $17,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $10,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
BGSU | University of Toledo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 12,575 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 11,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 92.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 18.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1060/1280 | ||
| 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 | University of Toledo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | University of Toledo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
BGSU | University of Toledo | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
BGSU | University of Toledo | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | University of Toledo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Toledo based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 15,545 students)
BGSU vs. University of Toledo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or University of Toledo?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 12.9% more expensive to attend than University of Toledo for in-state tuition ($11,272.00 vs. $9,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at BGSU than University of Toledo ($19,845.00 vs. $19,345.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Toledo than BGSU ($17,654 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 12.4% lower than costs at University of Toledo ($12,584 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Toledo than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Toledo students is 12.9% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,047 vs. $8,898)
BGSU vs. University of Toledo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or University of Toledo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Toledo or BGSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Toledo (1069) is 57 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming University of Toledo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Toledo (3.56)
- University of Toledo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than BGSU (78.7%)
BGSU vs. University of Toledo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or University of Toledo? 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 Toledo and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than University of Toledo (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Toledo earn on average $5,900 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $43,600)
- University of Toledo students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Toledo graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More BGSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/