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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Hebrew Theological College | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HTC | NKU | ||
| Location | Skokie, IL | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 197 | 14,961 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | htc.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
HTC | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,300 | $10,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,300 | $21,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,197 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,545 | $11,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 98% |
Admission |
HTC | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25 | 6,417 | ||
| Admitted | 23 | 6,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 82.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
HTC | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HTC | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,500 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $257 |
Diversity |
HTC | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 100% | 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 |
HTC | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 28% | ||
Campus |
HTC | 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 HTC based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 197 students)
HTC vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HTC or NKU?
- Hebrew Theological College is 36% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($14,300.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at NKU than Hebrew Theological College ($21,096.00 vs. $14,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than HTC ($8,151 vs. $11,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 23.5% lower than costs at Hebrew Theological College ($11,660 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Hebrew Theological College (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 9% larger than aid received Hebrew Theological College ($11,492 vs. $10,545)
HTC vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HTC or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or HTC .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 20 points higher than at HTC (1048)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HTC (22)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at HTC (3.24)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than HTC (92%)
HTC vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HTC 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 HTC.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Hebrew Theological College (37% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $11,200 more per year than HTC graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $28,500)
- More HTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/