BGSU vs University of Akron Main Campus

Compare two rival schools - Bowling Green State University-Main Campus and University of Akron Main Campus with tuition and admission information where BGSU is a four-years, public located in Bowling Green, OH and University of Akron Main Campus is a four-years, public located in Akron, OH.
The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • BGSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($21,378) than University of Akron Main Campus ($17,239).
  • It is harder to admit to University of Akron Main Campus than BGSU.
  • BGSU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,110) than University of Akron Main Campus (1,080).
  • BGSU has higher submitted ACT score (22) than University of Akron Main Campus (21).
  • BGSU has more students with 16,920 students while University of Akron Main Campus has 13,465 students.
  • University of Akron Main Campus has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while BGSU's ratio is 17 to 1.
  • BGSU has more full-time faculties with 715 faculties while University of Akron Main Campus has 476 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Bowling Green State University-Main Campus and University of Akron Main Campus.
BGSUvs.University of Akron Main Campus
Bowling Green, OhioLocationAkron, Ohio
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$13,390
Out-Of-State$21,378
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,799
Out-Of-State$17,239
77%% Receiving Financial Aid71%
$8,761Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,893
81.00 %Acceptance Rates71.00 %
21.00 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)20.00 %
1,110SAT Score1,080
22ACT Score21
61 %Graduation Rate47 %
23 %Transfer-out Rate27 %
77 %Retention Rate68 %
16,920Student Population13,465
715Number of Faculties476
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare