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Overview |
NKU | PC | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
NKU | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $269 |
Diversity |
NKU | PC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 46% | ||
Campus |
NKU | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,199 students)
NKU vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 282% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.5% higher at PC than Northern Kentucky University ($38,990.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than PC ($7,259 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 0.5% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($11,248 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 204.9% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($34,379 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 14 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than PC (59.4%)
NKU vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or PC? 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 PC and NKU.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Northern Kentucky University (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $8,000 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,158 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($24,950 vs. $26,108)
- NKU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($257 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/