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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Northern Kentucky University | American InterContinental University Online | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | AIU Online | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 10,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $11,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $11,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $7,965 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $14,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
NKU | AIU Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 34:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $341 |
Diversity |
NKU | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
NKU | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 94% | ||
Campus |
NKU | AIU Online | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than AIU Online based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 10,997 students)
NKU vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or AIU Online?
- American InterContinental University Online is 10.8% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($11,650.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.1% higher at NKU than American InterContinental University Online ($21,096.00 vs. $11,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than AIU Online ($8,151 vs. $14,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 46.4% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($7,965 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than American InterContinental University Online (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 75.5% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Online ($11,492 vs. $6,547)
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or NKU .
NKU vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or AIU Online? 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 AIU Online and NKU.
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Online earn on average $7,700 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $8,031 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($24,950 vs. $32,981)
- NKU graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($257 vs. $341)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/