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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | BGSU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,418 | 17,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | #687 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,812 | $11,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,716 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,230 | $11,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,104 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,193 | $8,795 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,901 | 18,629 | ||
| Admitted | 10,836 | 15,016 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Missouri State University-Springfield | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than BGSU based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 17,027 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or BGSU?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 48.6% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($11,611.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at BGSU than Missouri State University Springfield ($19,600.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than BGSU ($17,104 vs. $20,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 15.2% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,230 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Missouri State University Springfield (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students is 7.3% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($8,795 vs. $8,193)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 78 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at BGSU (3.6)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than BGSU (80.6%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield 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 Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $1,500 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield 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/