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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Moody Bible Institute | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Moody | NKU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,216 | 14,961 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moody.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moody | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,768 | $10,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,768 | $21,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,950 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $11,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Moody | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 244 | 6,417 | ||
| Admitted | 238 | 6,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Moody | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moody | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 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 |
Moody | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Moody | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Moody | 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 Moody based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 2,216 students)
Moody vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moody or NKU?
- Moody Bible Institute is 21.5% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($12,768.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at NKU than Moody Bible Institute ($21,096.00 vs. $12,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Moody ($8,151 vs. $23,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 9.9% lower than costs at Moody Bible Institute ($11,660 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Moody Bible Institute (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Moody Bible Institute ($11,492 vs. $10,477)
Moody vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moody or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or Moody .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than NKU (96%)
Moody vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moody 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 Moody.
- The graduation rate at Moody is higher than Northern Kentucky University (67% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/