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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 | Louisiana State University Alexandria | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | LSUA | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Alexandria, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 5,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #978 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | lsua.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | LSUA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $4,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $5,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $9,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $8,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $6,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
NKU | LSUA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 706 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 73.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | LSUA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | LSUA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $17,707 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $183 |
Diversity |
NKU | LSUA | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | LSUA | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NKU | LSUA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 5,330 students)
NKU vs. LSUA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or LSUA?
- Northern Kentucky University is 112.4% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 312% higher at NKU than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($21,096.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than NKU ($8,081 vs. $8,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 21.5% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,598 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Louisiana State University Alexandria (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 67.2% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($11,492 vs. $6,874)
NKU vs. LSUA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or LSUA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUA or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 118 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming NKU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than LSUA (92.6%)
NKU vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or LSUA? 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 LSUA and NKU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (37% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $4,000 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $7,243 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($17,707 vs. $24,950)
- LSUA graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($183 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/