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Overview |
BGSU | WVSU | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,027 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,611 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,600 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,987 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,795 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
BGSU | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,629 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 15,016 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 830/1073 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
BGSU | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
BGSU | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
BGSU | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (17,027 students vs. 3,458 students)
BGSU vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or WVSU?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 36.2% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($11,611.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at BGSU than West Virginia State University ($19,600.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than BGSU ($10,878 vs. $20,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 9.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,784 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than West Virginia State University (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students is 1.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($8,795 vs. $8,657)
BGSU vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or BGSU .
- The average SAT score at Bowling Green State University Main Campus (1012) is 85 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming BGSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than BGSU (80.6%)
BGSU vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or WVSU? 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 WVSU and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than West Virginia State University (58% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $10,900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More BGSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/