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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University LHU WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU| Northern Kentucky University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | MUW | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
NKU | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NKU | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $155 |
Diversity |
NKU | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NKU | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 2,339 students)
NKU vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or MUW?
- Northern Kentucky University is 31.4% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.5% higher at NKU than Mississippi University for Women ($20,464.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than MUW ($7,259 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 37% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($8,212 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 14% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($11,275 vs. $9,887)
NKU vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 56 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at NKU (3.42)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or MUW? 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 MUW and NKU.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than Northern Kentucky University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $1,900 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $9,950 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,950)
- MUW graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($155 vs. $257)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/