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Kentucky LSU Loyola University-New Orleans University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU| Northern Kentucky University | University of New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | UNO | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
NKU | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 930/1190 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NKU | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $170 |
Diversity |
NKU | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NKU | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
NKU | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 7,111 students)
NKU vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or UNO?
- Northern Kentucky University is 67.6% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at NKU than University of New Orleans ($20,464.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than UNO ($7,259 vs. $11,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 8.2% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($11,248 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 9.9% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($11,275 vs. $10,260)
NKU vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 34 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UNO (3.21)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UNO (69.8%)
NKU vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or UNO? 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 UNO and NKU.
- The graduation rate at UNO is higher than Northern Kentucky University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $3,000 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $39,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $8,450 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $24,950)
- UNO graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($170 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/