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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Kentucky University of Toledo Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College| Northern Kentucky University | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | TU | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 19,793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #445 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $7,238 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $23,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $13,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $11,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
NKU | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 17,770 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 13,967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NKU | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $183 |
Diversity |
NKU | TU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NKU | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
NKU | TU | ||
| 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
- Towson University is larger than than NKU based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 15,801 students)
NKU vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or TU?
- Northern Kentucky University is 41% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at TU than Northern Kentucky University ($23,240.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than TU ($7,259 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 21.3% lower than costs at Towson University ($11,248 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($11,415 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 13 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than TU (78.6%)
NKU vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or TU? 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 TU and NKU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Northern Kentucky University (64% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $13,800 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $39,700)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,200 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,950)
- TU graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($183 vs. $257)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/