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Kentucky University of Toledo DePaul Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Notre Dame of Maryland University Louisville BGSU| Northern Kentucky University | Notre Dame College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 1,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $31,876 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $31,876 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $11,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $25,926 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 3,348 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 2,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NKU | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 1,446 students)
NKU vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Notre Dame College?
- Notre Dame College is 203.2% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($31,876.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Notre Dame College than Northern Kentucky University ($31,876.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Notre Dame College ($8,151 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 2.3% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($11,398 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 125.6% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($25,926 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 169 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming NKU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Notre Dame College (80.3%)
NKU vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $2,200 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/