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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 | Grace Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Grace Christian University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Wyoming, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 954 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | gbcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Grace Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $13,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $13,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $9,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $14,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $10,065 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
NKU | Grace Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 288 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 99.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.03 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Grace Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Grace Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $23,247 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $240 |
Diversity |
NKU | Grace Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NKU | Grace Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 38% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 954 students)
NKU vs. Grace Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Grace Christian University?
- Grace Christian University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($13,792.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at NKU than Grace Christian University ($21,096.00 vs. $13,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Grace Christian University ($8,151 vs. $14,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 22.2% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,540 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Grace Christian University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Grace Christian University ($11,492 vs. $10,065)
NKU vs. Grace Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Grace Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Christian University or NKU .
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Grace Christian University (3.03)
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than NKU (96%)
NKU vs. Grace Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University and NKU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Grace Christian University (37% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $1,703 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($23,247 vs. $24,950)
- Grace Christian University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($240 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Christian University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/