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Overview |
IUPUI | NKU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 15,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
IUPUI | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $257 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IUPUI | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than NKU based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 15,801 students)
IUPUI vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or NKU?
- Northern Kentucky University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at IUPUI than Northern Kentucky University ($31,410.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than IUPUI ($7,259 vs. $11,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 0% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($11,248 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 8.2% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($12,201 vs. $11,275)
IUPUI vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 54 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $8,900 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $39,700)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $1,860 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($23,090 vs. $24,950)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($238 vs. $257)
- More IUPUI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/