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Overview |
BGSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
BGSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BGSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
BGSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
BGSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 237 students)
BGSU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Simmons College of Kentucky is 42% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($16,008.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at BGSU than Simmons College of Kentucky ($19,845.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons College of Kentucky than BGSU ($18,831 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 54.7% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($8,136 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons College of Kentucky than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 154.3% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($22,629 vs. $8,898)
BGSU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or BGSU .
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Simmons College of Kentucky (67.1%)
BGSU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and BGSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/