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Overview |
Arkansas | BGSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 17,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #687 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $11,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $11,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $8,795 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 94% |
Admission |
Arkansas | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 18,629 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 15,016 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than BGSU based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 17,027 students)
Arkansas vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or BGSU?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 51.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($11,611.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Arkansas than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($26,690.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than BGSU ($17,475 vs. $20,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 12.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,784 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than University of Arkansas (94% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students is 8.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($8,795 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 142 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at BGSU (3.6)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $6,800 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,600)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/