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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 | Fontbonne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Fontbonne University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 874 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | fontbonne.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Fontbonne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $28,276 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $11,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $19,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $24,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
NKU | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Fontbonne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $268 |
Diversity |
NKU | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Fontbonne University | ||
| 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 Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 874 students)
NKU vs. Fontbonne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Fontbonne University?
- Fontbonne University is 169% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($28,276.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Fontbonne University than Northern Kentucky University ($28,276.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Fontbonne University ($8,151 vs. $19,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fontbonne University are 3.8% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($11,232 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fontbonne University than Northern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fontbonne University students is 110.4% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($24,175 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Fontbonne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Fontbonne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fontbonne University or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 18 points higher than at Fontbonne University (1050)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Fontbonne University (23)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Fontbonne University (3.3)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Fontbonne University (95%)
NKU vs. Fontbonne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Fontbonne 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 Fontbonne University and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Fontbonne University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Fontbonne University earn on average $6,700 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Fontbonne University graduates. ($24,950 vs. $26,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Fontbonne University graduates. ($257 vs. $268)
- More Fontbonne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/