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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 Dominican University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | ODU | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 1,258 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $33,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $33,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $21,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $24,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 1,559 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 1,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $301 |
Diversity |
NKU | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
NKU | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NKU | ODU | ||
| 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 ODU based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 1,258 students)
NKU vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or ODU?
- Ohio Dominican University is 221.2% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($33,760.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at ODU than Northern Kentucky University ($33,760.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than ODU ($8,151 vs. $21,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 7.2% lower than costs at Ohio Dominican University ($11,660 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 114.7% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($24,672 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 59 points higher than at ODU (1009)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ODU (22)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at ODU (3.32)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than ODU (85.2%)
NKU vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or ODU? 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 ODU and NKU.
- The graduation rate at ODU is higher than Northern Kentucky University (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Ohio Dominican University earn on average $5,000 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $4,175 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($24,950 vs. $29,125)
- NKU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($257 vs. $301)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU 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/