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Overview |
BGSU | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,027 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,611 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,600 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,987 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,795 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
BGSU | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,629 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 15,016 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1056/1215 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $287 |
Diversity |
BGSU | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
BGSU | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | Walsh College | ||
| 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (17,027 students vs. 2,160 students)
BGSU vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 182.3% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $11,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Walsh College than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($32,780.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Walsh College ($20,987 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 0.2% lower than costs at Walsh University ($11,784 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 185.6% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($25,120 vs. $8,795)
BGSU vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or BGSU .
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
BGSU vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $1,800 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $43,600)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,833)
- BGSU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($268 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/