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WUSTL Loyola Creighton University Marquette University Illinois Kentucky University of Missouri-Kansas City University of Toledo Butler Eastern Drake Murray State University| Northern Kentucky University | Saint Louis University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
NKU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $268 |
Diversity |
NKU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 54% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 15,755 students)
NKU vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 387.9% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.4% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Northern Kentucky University ($49,800.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($7,259 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 23.5% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($11,248 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 228.2% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($37,006 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 189 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Saint Louis University-Main Campus (84.7%)
NKU vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Louis University-Main Campus is higher than Northern Kentucky University (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $22,100 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($24,950 vs. $26,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($257 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/