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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Pitt Xavier UC Morehead State University Robert Morris University Louisville BGSU| Northern Kentucky University | Point Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1030/1245 | ||
| 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 | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 39% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 3,288 students)
NKU vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 241.7% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Point Park University than Northern Kentucky University ($34,880.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Point Park University ($7,259 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 8.8% lower than costs at Point Park University ($11,248 vs. $12,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Point Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 128.6% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($25,771 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 73 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Point Park University (82%)
NKU vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Point Park 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 Point Park University and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Point Park University earn on average $1,100 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Point Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/