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Overview |
BGSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
BGSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $254 |
Diversity |
BGSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
BGSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 37% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 2,315 students)
BGSU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or West Liberty University?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 29.3% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($11,272.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at BGSU than West Liberty University ($19,845.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than BGSU ($13,788 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 25.6% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,020 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than West Liberty University (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students is 52.8% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,898 vs. $5,824)
BGSU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or BGSU .
- The average SAT score at Bowling Green State University Main Campus (1012) is 28 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming BGSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
BGSU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than West Liberty University (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $5,700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,383 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More BGSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/