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Wingate University Kentucky UNC Charlotte University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU| Northern Kentucky University | Queens University of Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Queens | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #289 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | queens.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Queens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $39,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $39,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $14,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $29,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $25,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Queens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1080/1255 | ||
| 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 7, 2024 |
Academics |
NKU | Queens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Queens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $268 |
Diversity |
NKU | Queens | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
NKU | Queens | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 37% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Queens | ||
| 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 Queens based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,873 students)
NKU vs. Queens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Queens?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 282.3% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($39,030.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.7% higher at Queens than Northern Kentucky University ($39,030.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Queens ($7,259 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 24.7% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($11,248 vs. $14,026)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Queens University of Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 122.8% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($25,123 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Queens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Queens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 4 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming Queens students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Queens (3.41)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Queens (71.3%)
NKU vs. Queens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Queens? 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 Queens and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Queens is higher than Northern Kentucky University (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Queens University of Charlotte earn on average $4,400 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($24,950 vs. $26,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($257 vs. $268)
- More Queens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/