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Overview |
BGSU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
BGSU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
BGSU | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
BGSU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
BGSU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 37% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 1,748 students)
BGSU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or Concord University?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 32% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($11,272.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at BGSU than Concord University ($19,845.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than BGSU ($8,464 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 24.7% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,090 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 25% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($11,120 vs. $8,898)
BGSU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or BGSU .
- The average SAT score at Bowling Green State University Main Campus (1012) is 18 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming BGSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than BGSU (78.7%)
BGSU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or Concord University? 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 Concord University and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Concord University (58% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $10,500 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More BGSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/