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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 | Lourdes University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $26,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $26,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $22,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $20,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 1,004 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 74.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 17.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 850/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $312 |
Diversity |
NKU | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NKU | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Lourdes University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 1,014 students)
NKU vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Lourdes University?
- Lourdes University is 147.4% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($26,010.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Lourdes University than Northern Kentucky University ($26,010.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Lourdes University ($8,151 vs. $22,614)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 3.9% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($11,660 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 77.5% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($20,402 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 85 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Lourdes University (74.1%)
NKU vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and NKU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Lourdes University (37% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $100 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $39,600)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($24,950 vs. $30,250)
- NKU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($257 vs. $312)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/