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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 | Montreat College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $30,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $30,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $17,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 1,440 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 980 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NKU | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
NKU | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
NKU | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 44% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Montreat 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 Montreat College based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 972 students)
NKU vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Montreat College?
- Montreat College is 196.3% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Montreat College than Northern Kentucky University ($30,250.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Montreat College ($7,259 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 5.4% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,670 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Montreat College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 55.4% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($17,519 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 108 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
NKU vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Montreat 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 Montreat College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Montreat College (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Montreat College earn on average $1,200 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $50 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $25,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Montreat College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/