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Liberty University Kentucky Taylor University University of Toledo Eastern Calvin University Murray State University WKU Xavier Wheaton College UC Morehead State University| Northern Kentucky University | Cedarville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $232 |
Diversity |
NKU | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 62% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Cedarville University | ||
| 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 Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 4,960 students)
NKU vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 238% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at Cedarville University than Northern Kentucky University ($34,498.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Cedarville University ($7,259 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 33.9% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($8,400 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 74.2% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($19,637 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 101 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
NKU vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $6,200 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,700)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,450 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,950)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($232 vs. $257)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/