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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 | Kettering College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 812 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $15,672 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $9,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $4,048 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $24,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
NKU | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 140 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $299 |
Diversity |
NKU | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 14% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 812 students)
NKU vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Kettering College?
- Kettering College is 49.1% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at NKU than Kettering College ($21,096.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than NKU ($4,048 vs. $8,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 25.8% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,270 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Kettering College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering College students is 109% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($24,023 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or NKU .
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Kettering College (3.41)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Kettering College (82.9%)
NKU vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Kettering 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 Kettering College and NKU.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $17,400 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $4,027 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $28,977)
- NKU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($257 vs. $299)
- More Kettering College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/