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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 | Martin Methodist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $9,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $9,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $15,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $9,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 613 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 507 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 82.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 36.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 995/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $230 |
Diversity |
NKU | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
NKU | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Martin Methodist College | ||
| 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 Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 978 students)
NKU vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Martin Methodist College?
- Northern Kentucky University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Martin Methodist College for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.6% higher at NKU than Martin Methodist College ($21,096.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Martin Methodist College ($8,151 vs. $15,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 35.6% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($8,600 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Methodist College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 18% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($11,492 vs. $9,735)
NKU vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or NKU .
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Martin Methodist College (82.7%)
NKU vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Martin Methodist College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $34,900)
- Martin Methodist College students graduate with a $2,635 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($22,315 vs. $24,950)
- Martin Methodist College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($230 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/