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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 | Davis & Elkins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | D&E College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 683 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $30,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $30,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $10,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $19,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $24,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $245 |
Diversity |
NKU | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
NKU | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
NKU | D&E 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 683 students)
NKU vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 188.8% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($30,360.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at D&E College than Northern Kentucky University ($30,360.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than D&E College ($8,151 vs. $19,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 11.8% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,425 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 114.3% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($24,629 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 140 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming NKU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than D&E College (58.2%)
NKU vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or D&E 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 D&E College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Davis & Elkins College (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $2,200 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $1,238 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $24,950)
- D&E College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($245 vs. $257)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/