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Overview |
BGSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
BGSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BGSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
BGSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
BGSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 1,481 students)
BGSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or West Virginia University Tech?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 43.6% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($11,272.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at BGSU than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($19,845.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than BGSU ($9,529 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 7.8% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($11,676 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students is 0.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($8,898 vs. $8,830)
BGSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or BGSU .
- The average SAT score at Bowling Green State University Main Campus (1012) is 30 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming BGSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
BGSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (58% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $7,000 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/