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Kentucky Campbell University University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville| Northern Kentucky University | Gardner Webb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | GWU | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
NKU | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
NKU | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 41% | ||
Campus |
NKU | GWU | ||
| 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 3,144 students)
NKU vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 205.8% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at GWU than Northern Kentucky University ($31,220.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than GWU ($7,259 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 4.4% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,770 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Gardner Webb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 114% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($24,130 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 91 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than GWU (74.9%)
NKU vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or GWU? 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 GWU and NKU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Northern Kentucky University (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $800 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $19 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($24,950 vs. $24,969)
- NKU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/