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UNH Kentucky Cleveland State University of Toledo Eastern University of Dayton Murray State University WKU Duquesne University Xavier UC Morehead State University| Northern Kentucky University | Gannon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NKU | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Gannon 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 Gannon University based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 4,665 students)
NKU vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 248.9% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at Gannon University than Northern Kentucky University ($35,620.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Gannon University ($7,259 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 37% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,248 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 132.1% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($26,172 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 33 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
NKU vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Gannon 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 Gannon University and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (66% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $13,200 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/