| BGSU vs. BSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#324 in National Universities #33 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #384 in National Universities #34 in Indiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,912 Ohio Residents $21,900 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,082 Indiana Residents $29,630 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,291 Ohio Residents $16,283 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,342 Indiana Residents $30,052 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,201 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,186 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,110 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,160 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter80.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier85.50% |
| Favorable20.56% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.44% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller17,594 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,089 |
| Smaller14,783 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,189 |
| Smaller2,811 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,900 |
| Smaller2,479 | Online Student Population | Larger5,957 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower62% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,209) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,531) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,024) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,282) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,106 | Number of faculty | 1,256 |
| Higher$94,633 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$75,288 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.