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Kent State University of Toledo Cleveland State Ohio University Tennessee State University Ohio State Miami UC GVSU Central State University University of Akron CMU| Kentucky State University | Bowling Green State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | BGSU | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
KY State | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 |
KY State | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $268 |
Diversity |
KY State | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KY State | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 11% | ||
Campus |
KY State | BGSU | ||
| 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 KY State based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or BGSU?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 43.5% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($11,272.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at BGSU than Kentucky State University ($19,845.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than BGSU ($11,473 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 55.8% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($8,076 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students is 7.8% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($8,898 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Bowling Green State University Main Campus (1012) is 81 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming BGSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than BGSU (78.7%)
KY State vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or BGSU? 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 BGSU and KY State.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Kentucky State University (58% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $12,600 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $31,000)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- BGSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More BGSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/