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Overview |
NKU | OIT | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 4,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $10,002 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $31,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,921 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $17,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $8,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 4,570 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 4,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1050/1255 | ||
| 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 | Sep 4, 2023 |
Academics |
NKU | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $236 |
Diversity |
NKU | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NKU | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 30% | ||
Campus |
NKU | OIT | ||
| 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 OIT based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 4,911 students)
NKU vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or OIT?
- Northern Kentucky University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than OIT for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $10,002.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at OIT than Northern Kentucky University ($31,836.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than OIT ($7,259 vs. $17,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 3% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,921 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Oregon Institute of Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 35.8% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($11,275 vs. $8,302)
NKU vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 21 points higher than at OIT (1047)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman OIT students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at NKU (3.42)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or OIT? 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 OIT and NKU.
- The graduation rate at OIT is higher than Northern Kentucky University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $15,600 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,700)
- Oregon Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,075 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($22,875 vs. $24,950)
- OIT graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($236 vs. $257)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/