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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Northern Kentucky University | Spalding University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Spalding | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,532 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #718 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $26,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $16,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
NKU | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 858/1105 | ||
| 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 | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
NKU | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NKU | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Spalding | ||
| 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 Spalding based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,532 students)
NKU vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Spalding?
- Spalding University is 163.5% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Spalding than Northern Kentucky University ($26,900.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Spalding ($7,259 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 35.5% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($8,300 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Spalding University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spalding University students is 44.6% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($16,307 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 98 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at NKU (3.42)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Spalding? 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 Spalding and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Spalding is higher than Northern Kentucky University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $5,600 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $50 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($24,950 vs. $25,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/