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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 | Crossroads Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 157 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | crossroads.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $11,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $11,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
NKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $30,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $315 |
Diversity |
NKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 60% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 14% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Crossroads Bible College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 157 students)
NKU vs. Crossroads Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Crossroads Bible College?
- Crossroads Bible College is 12.7% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($11,850.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at NKU than Crossroads Bible College ($21,096.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads Bible College are 11% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,500 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Crossroads Bible College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Crossroads Bible College ($11,492 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Crossroads Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads Bible College or NKU .
NKU vs. Crossroads Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Crossroads Bible 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 Crossroads Bible College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Crossroads Bible College (37% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Crossroads Bible College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $29,200)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $5,535 lower median federal student loan debt than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $30,485)
- NKU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($257 vs. $315)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crossroads Bible College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/