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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU Kentucky UT Dallas Lamar University| Northern Kentucky University | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Texas State | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
NKU | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NKU | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $219 |
Diversity |
NKU | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Texas State | ||
| 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
- Texas State University is larger than than NKU based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 15,801 students)
NKU vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Texas State?
- Northern Kentucky University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at NKU than Texas State University ($20,464.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Texas State ($7,259 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 1.9% lower than costs at Texas State University ($11,248 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Texas State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($11,791 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 30 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Texas State (23)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Texas State? 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 Texas State and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Northern Kentucky University (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $39,700)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $24,950)
- Texas State graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($219 vs. $257)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/