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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Alverno College Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU| Northern Kentucky University | Mount Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Mount Mary College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #685 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | mtmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Mount Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $9,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $22,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $23,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 1,339 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 930 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 866/1123 | ||
| 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 | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Mount Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Mount Mary College | ||
| 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 Mount Mary College based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,198 students)
NKU vs. Mount Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Mount Mary College?
- Mount Mary College is 220.3% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Mount Mary College than Northern Kentucky University ($32,700.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Mount Mary College ($7,259 vs. $22,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mary College are 14.4% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,830 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Mount Mary College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mary College students is 111.9% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($23,897 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Mount Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Mount Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mary College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 166 points higher than at Mount Mary College (902)
- Incoming NKU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Mary College (19)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Mount Mary College (3.13)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Mount Mary College (69.5%)
NKU vs. Mount Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Mount Mary 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 Mount Mary College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mary College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Mount Mary College earn on average $2,000 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mary College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mary College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Mount Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/