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Overview |
NKU | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
NKU | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $271 |
Diversity |
NKU | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NKU | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 4,174 students)
NKU vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 125.3% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Ashland College than Northern Kentucky University ($23,000.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Ashland College ($7,259 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 1.7% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,248 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 62.2% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($18,290 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 23 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
NKU vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Ashland 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 Ashland College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Ashland University earn on average $700 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $26,250)
- NKU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($257 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/