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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 | Antioch College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Antioch College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Yellow Springs, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 127 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | antiochcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Antioch College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $35,949 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $35,949 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $7,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $39,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Antioch College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 251 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 205 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 17.1% | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Antioch College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Antioch College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | N/A |
Diversity |
NKU | Antioch College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
NKU | Antioch College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 45% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Antioch College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Antioch College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 127 students)
NKU vs. Antioch College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Antioch College?
- Antioch College is 242% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($35,949.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Antioch College than Northern Kentucky University ($35,949.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Antioch College ($8,151 vs. $10,979)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Antioch College are 52.6% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($7,640 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Antioch College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Antioch College students is 242.9% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($39,404 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Antioch College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Antioch College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Antioch College or NKU .
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Antioch College (81.7%)
NKU vs. Antioch College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Antioch College? 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 Antioch College and NKU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/