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Overview |
NKU | Herzing University-Kenosha | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Herzing University-Kenosha | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $12,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $8,928 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $16,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $7,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
NKU | Herzing University-Kenosha | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 59 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 66.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Herzing University-Kenosha | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Herzing University-Kenosha | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $245 |
Diversity |
NKU | Herzing University-Kenosha | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | Herzing University-Kenosha | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 70% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Herzing University-Kenosha | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Herzing University-Kenosha based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 545 students)
NKU vs. Herzing University-Kenosha Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Herzing University-Kenosha?
- Herzing University Kenosha is 17.6% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($12,360.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.7% higher at NKU than Herzing University Kenosha ($21,096.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Herzing University-Kenosha ($8,151 vs. $16,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Kenosha are 30.6% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($8,928 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Herzing University Kenosha (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 61% larger than aid received Herzing University Kenosha ($11,492 vs. $7,140)
NKU vs. Herzing University-Kenosha Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Herzing University-Kenosha? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Kenosha or NKU .
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Herzing University-Kenosha (89.4%)
NKU vs. Herzing University-Kenosha Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Herzing University-Kenosha? 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 Herzing University-Kenosha and NKU.
- Graduates from Herzing University Kenosha earn on average $3,700 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,700)
- Herzing University Kenosha students graduate with a $1,237 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($23,713 vs. $24,950)
- Herzing University-Kenosha graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($245 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Kenosha students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/