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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 | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | SHMS | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $25,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $25,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $12,015 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $10,371 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $29,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 50% |
Admission |
NKU | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.48 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | N/A |
Diversity |
NKU | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
NKU | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NKU | SHMS | ||
| 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 SHMS based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 357 students)
NKU vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or SHMS?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 142% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($25,440.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at SHMS than Northern Kentucky University ($25,440.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than SHMS ($8,151 vs. $10,371)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($11,660 vs. $12,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart Major Seminary students is 153.2% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($29,095 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or NKU .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at NKU (3.42)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than NKU (96%)
NKU vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or SHMS? 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 SHMS and NKU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/