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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 | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $20,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $20,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $19,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $15,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
NKU | FWBBC | ||
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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 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $230 |
Diversity |
NKU | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 51% | ||
Campus |
NKU | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 389 students)
NKU vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 97.8% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($20,796.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at NKU than Free Will Baptist Bible College ($21,096.00 vs. $20,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than FWBBC ($8,151 vs. $19,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 38.5% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($8,416 vs. $11,660)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Free Will Baptist Bible College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 31.9% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($15,153 vs. $11,492)
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or NKU .
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at FWBBC (3.34)
NKU vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and NKU.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Northern Kentucky University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $8,200 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($22,270 vs. $24,950)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($230 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FWBBC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/