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Overview |
NKU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 13,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $15,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $15,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $12,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $17,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $10,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
NKU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 20,351 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 16,555 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 910/1170 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $263 |
Diversity |
NKU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NKU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 13,324 students)
NKU vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 44.6% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at NKU than Eastern Michigan University ($21,096.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Eastern Michigan University ($8,151 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 6.7% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,660 vs. $12,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Eastern Michigan University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($11,492 vs. $10,236)
NKU vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 39 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Eastern Michigan University (81.3%)
NKU vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $1,900 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($24,950 vs. $25,500)
- NKU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($257 vs. $263)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/