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Iowa ISU Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU| University of Northern Iowa | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | NKU | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 15,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNI | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $257 |
Diversity |
UNI | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 UNI based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or NKU?
- Northern Kentucky University is 25.9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at NKU than University of Northern Iowa ($20,464.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than UNI ($7,259 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 20.4% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,343 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 75.8% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($11,275 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 18 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at NKU (3.42)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than NKU (86%)
UNI vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Northern Kentucky University (67% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $8,000 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,325 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($20,625 vs. $24,950)
- UNI graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($213 vs. $257)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/