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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU Georgia Southwestern VSU| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ABAC | NKU | ||
| Location | Tifton, GA | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,768 | 14,961 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abac.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABAC | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $10,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $21,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,923 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,512 | $11,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
ABAC | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,618 | 6,417 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 6,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 916/1133 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
ABAC | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABAC | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $257 |
Diversity |
ABAC | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ABAC | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
ABAC | NKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than ABAC based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 3,768 students)
ABAC vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABAC or NKU?
- Northern Kentucky University is 310.1% more expensive to attend than ABAC for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.8% higher at NKU than Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($21,096.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than NKU ($6,923 vs. $8,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are 25.8% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,270 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 76.5% larger than aid received Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($11,492 vs. $6,512)
ABAC vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ABAC or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or ABAC .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 135 points higher than at ABAC (933)
- Incoming NKU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ABAC (20)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at ABAC (2.85)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than ABAC (77.2%)
ABAC vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABAC 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 ABAC.
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $4,900 more per year than ABAC graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $34,800)
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students graduate with a $8,450 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $24,950)
- ABAC 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 ABAC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/