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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 | Hickey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Hickey College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | hickeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Hickey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $13,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $13,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $8,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
NKU | Hickey College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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 applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Hickey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Hickey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $139 |
Diversity |
NKU | Hickey College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NKU | Hickey College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | - | ||
Campus |
NKU | Hickey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Hickey College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 246 students)
NKU vs. Hickey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Hickey College?
- Hickey College is 32.4% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($13,920.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at NKU than Hickey College ($21,096.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Hickey College ($8,151 vs. $16,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hickey College are 39.5% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($8,360 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Hickey College (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 136.2% larger than aid received Hickey College ($11,492 vs. $4,866)
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Hickey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hickey College or NKU .
NKU vs. Hickey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Hickey 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 Hickey College and NKU.
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Hickey College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $31,500)
- Hickey College students graduate with a $11,450 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $24,950)
- Hickey College graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($139 vs. $257)
- More Hickey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/