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Queens College City College of New York Hunter Baruch Kentucky Lehman University of Toledo John Jay York Eastern Murray State University WKU| Northern Kentucky University | CUNY Brooklyn College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Brooklyn College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 14,195 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #321 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Brooklyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $5,972 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $9,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 28,890 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 15,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 54.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1020/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NKU | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Brooklyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $10,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $107 |
Diversity |
NKU | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Brooklyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 14,195 students)
NKU vs. Brooklyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Brooklyn College?
- Northern Kentucky University is 47.3% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at NKU than CUNY Brooklyn College ($20,464.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than NKU ($5,972 vs. $7,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 59.3% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($11,248 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as CUNY Brooklyn College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 19.8% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($11,275 vs. $9,411)
NKU vs. Brooklyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Brooklyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brooklyn College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 47 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
NKU vs. Brooklyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Brooklyn College? 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 Brooklyn College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Brooklyn College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $8,200 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $39,700)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $14,568 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($10,382 vs. $24,950)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($107 vs. $257)
- More Brooklyn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/