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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Northern Kentucky University | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Miami | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $14,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
NKU | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $255 |
Diversity |
NKU | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 36% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Miami | ||
| 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
- Miami University is larger than than NKU based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 15,801 students)
NKU vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Miami?
- Miami University is 40.5% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Miami than Northern Kentucky University ($35,371.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Miami ($7,259 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 40.7% lower than costs at Miami University ($11,248 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Miami University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 30.8% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($14,752 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 191 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming Miami students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at NKU (3.42)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Miami? 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 Miami and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Northern Kentucky University (81% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $14,600 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,700)
- Miami University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $24,950)
- Miami graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($255 vs. $257)
- More Miami 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/