| BGSU vs. Central Michigan |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#324 in National Universities #33 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #218 in National Universities #12 in Michigan 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 Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,912 Ohio Residents $21,900 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,480 Michigan Residents $15,480 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,291 Ohio Residents $16,283 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,187 Michigan Residents $17,187 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,201 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,004 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,110 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter80.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.82% |
| Favorable20.56% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.26% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger17,594 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,488 |
| Larger14,783 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,193 |
| Smaller2,811 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,295 |
| Smaller2,479 | Online Student Population | Larger3,356 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower59% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| 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: 4,650) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,024) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,686) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,106 | Number of faculty | 867 |
| Lower$94,633 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$96,194 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.