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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Holy Cross College Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU St. Andrews University| Georgetown College | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown College | NKU | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 15,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $257 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown College | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or NKU?
- Georgetown College is 297.8% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at Georgetown College than Northern Kentucky University ($40,610.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Georgetown College ($7,259 vs. $15,152)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 0.3% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($11,210 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College as Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 257.5% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($40,308 vs. $11,275)
Georgetown College vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 23 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Georgetown College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $6,600 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/