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Overview |
NKU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
NKU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $186 |
Diversity |
NKU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NKU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NKU | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than NKU based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 15,801 students)
NKU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or UT Arlington?
- Northern Kentucky University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at UT Arlington than Northern Kentucky University ($26,778.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than UT Arlington ($7,259 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 1.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($11,248 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than The University of Texas at Arlington (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 0.8% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($11,370 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 30 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Arlington students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UT Arlington (80.8%)
NKU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and NKU.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than Northern Kentucky University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $12,000 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $39,700)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $6,950 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $24,950)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($186 vs. $257)
- More UT Arlington 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/