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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 | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Stritch | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
NKU | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NKU | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,332 students)
NKU vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 240.4% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Stritch than Northern Kentucky University ($34,744.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Stritch ($7,259 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 26.4% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($8,900 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 154.3% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($28,670 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 40 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Stritch? 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 Stritch and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Northern Kentucky University (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $12,800 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/