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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 | Missouri Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Missouri Tech | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Saint Charles, Missouri | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | motech.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Missouri Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $7,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
NKU | Missouri Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 5 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Missouri Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Missouri Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | N/A |
Diversity |
NKU | Missouri Tech | ||
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| % Men | 10% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 24% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | Missouri Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | - | ||
Campus |
NKU | Missouri Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Missouri Tech based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 0 students)
NKU vs. Missouri Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Missouri Tech?
- Missouri Tech is 42.7% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at NKU than Missouri Tech ($21,096.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Tech are 63.1% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($7,150 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Missouri Tech (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Missouri Tech ($11,492 vs. $0)
NKU vs. Missouri Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Missouri Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Tech or NKU .
- Missouri Tech has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than NKU (96%)
NKU vs. Missouri Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Missouri Tech? 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 Missouri Tech and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Tech is higher than Northern Kentucky University (50% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/