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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Wingate University Louisville BGSU GWU| Northern Kentucky University | Belmont Abbey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | BAC | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NKU | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 28% |
Students |
NKU | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 57% | ||
Campus |
NKU | BAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,501 students)
NKU vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or BAC?
- Belmont Abbey College is 81.2% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at NKU than Belmont Abbey College ($20,464.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than BAC ($7,259 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 3.6% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($11,248 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($11,275 vs. $9,266)
NKU vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 47 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or BAC? 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 BAC and NKU.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Northern Kentucky University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $2,200 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/