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Overview |
University of Akron | BGSU | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Akron | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Akron | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 13,465 students)
University of Akron vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or BGSU?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 11.6% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($11,272.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at BGSU than University of Akron Main Campus ($19,845.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than BGSU ($14,667 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 1.4% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($12,410 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students is 4.4% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($8,898 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 37 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than BGSU (78.7%)
University of Akron vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron 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 University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $3,500 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More BGSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/