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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 | Logan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Logan University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Chesterfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 1,582 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | logan.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Logan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $11,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $11,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $9,892 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
NKU | Logan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 20 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 72.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 931/1038 | ||
| 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 | Logan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Logan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $7,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $72 |
Diversity |
NKU | Logan University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 37% |
Students |
NKU | Logan University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 77% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Logan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Logan University based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 1,582 students)
NKU vs. Logan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Logan University?
- Northern Kentucky University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Logan University for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.4% higher at NKU than Logan University ($21,096.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Logan University ($8,151 vs. $11,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 1.6% lower than costs at Logan University ($11,660 vs. $11,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Logan University (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Logan University ($11,492 vs. $9,892)
NKU vs. Logan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Logan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Logan University or NKU .
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Logan University (3.27)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Logan University (90%)
NKU vs. Logan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Logan University? 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 Logan University and NKU.
- Graduates from Logan University earn on average $16,100 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $39,700)
- Logan University students graduate with a $17,900 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($7,050 vs. $24,950)
- Logan University graduates are paying $185 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($72 vs. $257)
- More Logan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/