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Overview |
BGSU | W&J | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
BGSU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
BGSU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
BGSU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 28% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 1,151 students)
BGSU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 340.1% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150% higher at W&J than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($49,612.00 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 W&J ($20,485 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 7.5% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,584 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 337.9% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($38,963 vs. $8,898)
BGSU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or BGSU .
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than BGSU (78.7%)
BGSU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or W&J? 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 W&J and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $13,300 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,600)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- BGSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/