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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 | Saint Catharine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $206 |
Diversity |
NKU | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NKU | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | - | ||
Campus |
NKU | St. Catharine | ||
| 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 St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 649 students)
NKU vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or St. Catharine?
- Saint Catharine College is 93.3% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($19,732.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at NKU than Saint Catharine College ($20,464.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than St. Catharine ($7,259 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 16.7% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,636 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Saint Catharine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($11,275 vs. $9,299)
NKU vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 120 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming NKU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than St. Catharine (77.7%)
NKU vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or St. Catharine? 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 St. Catharine and NKU.
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $6,700 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $4,975 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($19,975 vs. $24,950)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($206 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/