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Kentucky University of Toledo Alabama State Eastern Murray State University WKU Tennessee State University Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville Tuskegee University| Alabama A & M University | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | NKU | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,614 | 14,961 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $10,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $21,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,402 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,064 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,612 | $11,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
AAMU | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,628 | 6,417 | ||
| Admitted | 10,349 | 6,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1060 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $257 |
Diversity |
AAMU | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AAMU | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | NKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 6,614 students)
AAMU vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or NKU?
- Northern Kentucky University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at NKU than Alabama A & M University ($21,096.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than AAMU ($8,151 vs. $14,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 2.3% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($11,402 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Alabama A & M University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 1% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($11,612 vs. $11,492)
AAMU vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 218 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming NKU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than AAMU (66.2%)
AAMU vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Alabama A & M University (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $5,400 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $34,300)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $10,050 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($24,950 vs. $35,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($257 vs. $361)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/