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Southern Illinois University Kentucky EIU University of Toledo Eastern Wright State Northern Illinois Illinois ISU Murray State University WKU Xavier| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | NKU | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 15,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SIUE | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $257 |
Diversity |
SIUE | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | NKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than SIUE based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 12,519 students)
SIUE vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or NKU?
- Northern Kentucky University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.9% higher at NKU than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($20,464.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than SIUE ($7,259 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 9.5% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,272 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($11,275 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 2 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming SIUE students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at NKU (3.42)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than NKU (86%)
SIUE vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or NKU? 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 NKU and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Northern Kentucky University (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $7,300 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,700)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $3,520 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($21,430 vs. $24,950)
- SIUE graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($221 vs. $257)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/