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Overview |
Northwestern | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 94% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $235 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Northwestern | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Northwestern based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 23,161 students)
Northwestern vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Kentucky?
- Northwestern University is 442.7% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at Northwestern than University of Kentucky ($62,391.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Northwestern ($18,693 vs. $22,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kentucky are 32.5% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($14,676 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Northwestern University (94% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 337.3% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($61,716 vs. $14,114)
Northwestern vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 317 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than University of Kentucky (94% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $38,800 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $51,000)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $3,372 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($19,378 vs. $22,750)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($200 vs. $235)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/