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Akron, OH · Bowling Green, OH
| University of Akron Main Campus | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,946/yr | $24,022/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,413/yr | $18,396/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,131/yr | $18,547/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,519/yr | $21,820/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,800/yr | $25,741/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,226/yr | $27,414/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,904/yr | $14,508/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,904/yr | $12,150/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $800/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,596/yr | $3,600/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $26,284/yr | $33,007/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,135/yr | $14,460/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $20,815/yr | $22,448/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 29% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 32% | 48% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 60% | 81% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 900–1190 | 1000–1210 |
| SAT average | 1081 | 1117 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–25 | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 15–24 · Math 16–25 | English 17–24 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 14,982 | 18,629 |
| Students accepted | 10,624 | 15,016 |
| Students who enrolled | 2,091 | 3,114 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 21% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 20% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 72% | 68% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 52% | 64% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $46,600/yr | $47,896/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $28,267–$68,841 | $31,725–$67,179 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 50% | 65% |
| White students graduating | 58% | 67% |
| Black students graduating | 21% | 47% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 47% | 52% |
| Asian students graduating | 60% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,269/yr | $41,281/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 65% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 29% | 48% |
| Pell students who graduate | 37% | 52% |
| First-gen students who finish | 36% | 51% |
| Low-income students who finish | 29% | 40% |
| Students who transfer out | 24% | 21% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $43,166/yr | $44,746/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Engineering 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Health Professions 12% | Education 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Health Professions 10% |
| Most popular program | Engineering — 20% of degrees | Education — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 12% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 7% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $138,834/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $95,153/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 36% | 16% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 9,052 | 12,812 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,172 | 2,811 |
| Average professor pay | $10,255/mo | $10,477/mo |
| Full-time professors | 50% | 71% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $44,867 | $63,845 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | Akron, OH | Bowling Green, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1870 | 1910 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Men | 54% | 43% |
| Women | 46% | 57% |
| White students | 67% | 78% |
| Black students | 13% | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Asian students | 3.8% | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 3.6% |
| Other / not reported | 5.1% | 2.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 36% | 30% |
| Part-time students | 12% | 5% |
| Students age 25+ | 11% | 6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,734/yr | $11,814/yr |
| Endowment | $334.1M | $236.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,485 | 5,215 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,920/yr | $7,760/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,150/yr | $5,224/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 485 | 439 |
| Athletic scholarships | $7.0M | $8.3M |
| Athletics budget | $33.6M | $35.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $33.6M | $35.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $368,419 | $1.0M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.