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Overview |
NKU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
NKU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $211 |
Diversity |
NKU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Ohio 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than NKU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 15,801 students)
NKU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 30.8% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Ohio University than Northern Kentucky University ($23,720.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Ohio University ($7,259 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 9.7% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,248 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($11,275 vs. $9,416)
NKU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 40 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at NKU (3.42)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Ohio 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 University and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $4,800 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,700)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,450 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,950)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($211 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/