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Texas Tech Kentucky UT Dallas UT Arlington UT Austin SFASU University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University UH WKU UNT| Northern Kentucky University | The University of Texas at Tyler | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
NKU | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2024 |
Academics |
NKU | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $192 |
Diversity |
NKU | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NKU | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NKU | UT Tyler | ||
| 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 UT Tyler based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 9,322 students)
NKU vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or UT Tyler?
- Northern Kentucky University is 38.1% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at UT Tyler than Northern Kentucky University ($23,232.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than UT Tyler ($7,259 vs. $13,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 13.5% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,908 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than The University of Texas at Tyler (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 17.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($11,275 vs. $9,612)
NKU vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 9 points higher than at UT Tyler (1059)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at NKU (3.42)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or UT Tyler? 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 Tyler and NKU.
- The graduation rate at UT Tyler is higher than Northern Kentucky University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $9,400 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $39,700)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $6,318 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($18,632 vs. $24,950)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($192 vs. $257)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/