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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 | High Point University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | HPU | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
NKU | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1103/1280 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $231 |
Diversity |
NKU | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 75% | ||
Campus |
NKU | HPU | ||
| 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 HPU based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 5,981 students)
NKU vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or HPU?
- High Point University is 258.9% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at HPU than Northern Kentucky University ($36,636.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than HPU ($7,259 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 46.9% lower than costs at High Point University ($11,248 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 67.9% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($18,930 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or NKU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 45 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming HPU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at HPU (3.4)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than HPU (78.9%)
NKU vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or HPU? 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 HPU and NKU.
- Graduates from High Point University earn on average $2,300 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,700)
- High Point University students graduate with a $2,529 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($22,421 vs. $24,950)
- HPU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($231 vs. $257)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/