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Overview |
NKU | Northwest | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
NKU | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.45 | ||
| 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 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
NKU | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Northwest | ||
| 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 Northwest based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 8,505 students)
NKU vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Northwest?
- Northern Kentucky University is 69.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.4% higher at NKU than Northwest Missouri State University ($20,464.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Northwest ($7,259 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 7.9% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,428 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 34.4% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($11,275 vs. $8,387)
NKU vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 21 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Northwest (85.6%)
NKU vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Northwest? 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 Northwest and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Northern Kentucky University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $50 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($24,950 vs. $25,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/