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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 | Maryville College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $37,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $37,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $20,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $31,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 2,809 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 1018/1188 | ||
| 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 | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Maryville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 1,147 students)
NKU vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 257.9% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($37,618.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at Maryville College than Northern Kentucky University ($37,618.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Maryville College ($8,151 vs. $20,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 11.5% lower than costs at Maryville College ($11,660 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 174.7% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($31,571 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 16 points higher than at Maryville College (1052)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Maryville College (65.7%)
NKU vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Maryville 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 Maryville College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (54% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $200 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $39,500)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/