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Kentucky Benedictine College University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU| Northern Kentucky University | Franciscan University of Steubenville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
NKU | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NKU | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $227 |
Diversity |
NKU | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 82% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Franciscan | ||
| 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 3,656 students)
NKU vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 200% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Franciscan than Northern Kentucky University ($30,620.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Franciscan ($7,259 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 19.8% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,390 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 48.8% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($16,779 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 97 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
NKU vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Northern Kentucky University (70% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Franciscan University of Steubenville earn on average $100 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $39,700)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $2,950 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,950)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($227 vs. $257)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/