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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 | Bennett College for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 195 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $16,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $16,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $9,804 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $18,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 723 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 858/946 | ||
| 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 | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $382 |
Diversity |
NKU | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
NKU | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 70% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 195 students)
NKU vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Bennett College?
- Bennett College for Women is 58.3% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($16,640.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at NKU than Bennett College for Women ($21,096.00 vs. $16,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Bennett College ($8,151 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 18.9% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,804 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 65.1% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($18,972 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or NKU .
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Bennett College (33.6%)
NKU vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Bennett 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 Bennett College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $32,400)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $12,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $37,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($257 vs. $382)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/