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Overview |
NKU | UTSA | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
NKU | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $237 |
Diversity |
NKU | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NKU | UTSA | ||
| 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 San Antonio is larger than than NKU based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 15,801 students)
NKU vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or UTSA?
- Northern Kentucky University is 71.5% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at NKU than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($20,464.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than UTSA ($7,259 vs. $12,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 1.8% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($11,046 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 26.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($11,275 vs. $8,934)
NKU vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 25 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or UTSA? 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 UTSA and NKU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (37% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $8,200 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $39,700)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $1,967 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($22,983 vs. $24,950)
- UTSA graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($237 vs. $257)
- More UTSA 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/