| Akron Main Campus vs. BGSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#330 in National Universities #35 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #324 in National Universities #33 in Ohio Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,135 Ohio Residents $20,815 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,912 Ohio Residents $21,900 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,125 Ohio Residents $15,885 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,291 Ohio Residents $16,283 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,688 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,201 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,040 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,110 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter59.67% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.96% |
| Lower18.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.56% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller13,332 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,594 |
| Smaller11,160 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,783 |
| Smaller2,172 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,811 |
| Smaller1,951 | Online Student Population | Larger2,479 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower52% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher21% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,559) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,209) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,024) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,239 | Number of faculty | 1,106 |
| Lower$92,303 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$94,633 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.