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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 | Grove City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Grove City College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 2,316 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | gcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Grove City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $19,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $19,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $23,538 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $8,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
NKU | Grove City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 2,174 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1130/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 20, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Grove City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Grove City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | N/A |
Diversity |
NKU | Grove City College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | Grove City College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 49% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Grove City College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 2,316 students)
NKU vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Grove City College?
- Grove City College is 95.8% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($19,990.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at NKU than Grove City College ($20,464.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Grove City College ($7,259 vs. $23,538)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 1.8% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($11,050 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Grove City College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 40.6% larger than aid received Grove City College ($11,275 vs. $8,020)
NKU vs. Grove City College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Grove City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grove City College or NKU .
- Accepted freshman Grove City College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Grove City College (71%)
NKU vs. Grove City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Grove City College? 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 Grove City College and NKU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/