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Overview |
NKU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 1,351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #831 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | cuaa.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $28,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $22,454 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
NKU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 2,465 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 1,777 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $247 |
Diversity |
NKU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NKU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 1,351 students)
NKU vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Concordia University-Ann Arbor?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 221.1% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than Northern Kentucky University ($33,750.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($8,151 vs. $28,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 5.6% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($11,660 vs. $12,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Northern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 95.4% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($22,454 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Ann Arbor or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 78 points higher than at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (990)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (21)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (72.1%)
NKU vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Ann Arbor is higher than Northern Kentucky University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $700 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $1,025 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($23,925 vs. $24,950)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($247 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/