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University of Dayton Ohio University Kentucky University of Toledo Miami Southeast Missouri State University Cleveland State Eastern SIUE Murray State University Kent State University of Akron| Northern Kentucky University | Wright State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Wright State | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
NKU | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 23, 2024 |
Academics |
NKU | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
NKU | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Wright State | ||
| 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 9,678 students)
NKU vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 5.9% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at NKU than Wright State University Main Campus ($20,464.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Wright State ($7,259 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 5.3% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,686 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($11,275 vs. $8,867)
NKU vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 34 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Wright State? 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 Wright State and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than Northern Kentucky University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $3,700 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $50 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($24,950 vs. $25,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/