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Kentucky University of Toledo KSU Eastern Murray State University USC Aiken Georgia State VSU WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University| Augusta State University | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | NKU | ||
| Location | Augusta, Georgia | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aug.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $10,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,416 | $21,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
ASU | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,369 | 6,417 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 6,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 916/1133 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $257 |
Diversity |
ASU | NKU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 10% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
ASU | NKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 0 students)
ASU vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or NKU?
- Northern Kentucky University is 133% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at NKU than Augusta State University ($21,096.00 vs. $16,416.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta State University are 13.8% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,250 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Augusta State University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Augusta State University ($11,492 vs. $0)
ASU vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or ASU .
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than ASU (54.7%)
ASU vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Augusta State University (37% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/