Academic Comparison between BGSU and Franciscan University of Steubenville

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus and Franciscan University of Steubenville are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. BGSU is a four-year, public school located in Bowling Green, OH and Franciscan University of Steubenville is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Steubenville, OH.

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

BGSU is a public and Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-year schools.
Franciscan University of Steubenville has more expensive tuition & fees ($34,100) than BGSU ($21,900).
It is harder to admit to Franciscan University of Steubenville than BGSU.
Franciscan University of Steubenville has a higher submitted SAT score (1,110) than BGSU (1,110).
Franciscan University of Steubenville has higher submitted ACT score (22) than BGSU (22).
BGSU has more students with 17,594 students while Franciscan University of Steubenville has 3,976 students.
BGSU has more full-time faculties with 737 faculties while Franciscan University of Steubenville has 122 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	vs.	Franciscan University of Steubenville
Bowling Green, Ohio	Location	Steubenville, Ohio
Four-year, Public	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (medium programs)
In-State$13,912 Out-Of-State$21,900	2025 Tuition & Fees	$34,100
70%	% Receiving Financial Aid	88%
$10,060	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$21,052

80.96 %	Acceptance Rates	58.36 %
20.56 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	41.74 %
1,110	SAT Score	1,220
22	ACT Score	25
64 %	Graduation Rate	75 %
21 %	Transfer-out Rate	3 %
82 %	Retention Rate	87 %
17,594	Student Population	3,976
737	Number of Faculties	122
17 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services