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Overview |
BGSU | W&J | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,027 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,611 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,600 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,987 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,795 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
BGSU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,629 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 15,016 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
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 | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| 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 | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 25% | ||
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 (17,027 students vs. 1,162 students)
BGSU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 137.7% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $11,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at W&J than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($27,605.00 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 W&J ($20,987 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 18% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,784 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 343.1% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($38,971 vs. $8,795)
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 (81.5%) than BGSU (80.6%)
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/