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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 | Bethany College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 671 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $31,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $31,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $16,844 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $32,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
NKU | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 60.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $319 |
Diversity |
NKU | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
NKU | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 80% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 671 students)
NKU vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 203.7% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($31,920.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Bethany College than Northern Kentucky University ($31,920.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Bethany College ($8,151 vs. $16,844)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 10.9% lower than costs at Bethany College ($11,660 vs. $12,936)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Bethany College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 181% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($32,293 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 161 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming NKU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Bethany College (60.5%)
NKU vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Bethany 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 Bethany College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $4,300 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $5,934 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $30,884)
- NKU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($257 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/