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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 | Ohio Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Circleville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | ohiochristian.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $22,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $22,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $21,092 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $12,248 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
NKU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 1,223 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | |||
| 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 | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,886 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $288 |
Diversity |
NKU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 17% |
Students |
NKU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 20% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| 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 Ohio Christian University based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 1,483 students)
NKU vs. Ohio Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Ohio Christian University?
- Ohio Christian University is 112.6% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($22,350.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Ohio Christian University than Northern Kentucky University ($22,350.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Ohio Christian University ($8,151 vs. $21,092)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Christian University are 21.3% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,612 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Ohio Christian University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Christian University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($12,248 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Ohio Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Ohio Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Christian University or NKU .
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Ohio Christian University (39.9%)
NKU vs. Ohio Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Ohio Christian University? 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 Ohio Christian University and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Christian University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Ohio Christian University graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $32,500)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,936 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,886)
- NKU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($257 vs. $288)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Christian University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/