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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 | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Converse College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
NKU | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1020/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $278 |
Diversity |
NKU | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
NKU | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 30% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Converse College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Converse College based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,284 students)
NKU vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Converse College?
- Converse College is 106.3% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($21,060.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Converse College than Northern Kentucky University ($21,060.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Converse College ($7,259 vs. $19,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 12.6% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,248 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 32.7% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($14,959 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 28 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Converse College (55.6%)
NKU vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Converse 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 Converse College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $33,000)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $26,952)
- NKU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($257 vs. $278)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/