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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU Kentucky North Georgia Georgia College University of Toledo ASU Eastern| Kennesaw State University | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | NKU | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 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 |
KSU | NKU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 36% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 64% | ||
| 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 |
KSU | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 26% | ||
Campus |
KSU | NKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or NKU?
- Northern Kentucky University is 150.3% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at NKU than Kennesaw State University ($20,464.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than KSU ($7,259 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 1.9% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($11,248 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 118.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($11,275 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or KSU .
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at KSU (3.33)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU 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 KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Northern Kentucky University (41% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/