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Overview |
NKU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
NKU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
NKU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 39% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,358 students)
NKU vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 238% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at Emory and Henry College than Northern Kentucky University ($34,500.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Emory and Henry College ($7,259 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 22.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,248 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 180.6% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($31,643 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 88 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NKU (3.42)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $4,000 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/